Ratings Reference

Nielsen

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10,389
claims on the record
updated 2026-09-14
telecast

telecast the telecast the figure is attached to, with its air date. A figure with no telecast row is listed without one.

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metric

metric average audience, peak audience, or total reach, as defined under Metric definitions.

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cutvalue

value viewers, as published. Stored as a whole number; we do not round.

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status

status final, preliminary, revised, or partial confidence, as defined under Statuses and revisions. Superseded marks a figure that a later revision replaced; both stay listed.

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attr

attr provider attribution. Confirmed: reconciled to the provider's own release. Press-attributed: a reporting article names the provider, corroborated by a second source before publishing. Ambiguous attributions are never published.

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source

source the page the figure was taken from. Every figure links to its source. A press-attributed figure carries that mark beside its source; an unmarked source is confirmed against the provider's own release (see Attr).

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Clemson Tigers at Arizona Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast6,530,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Illinois Fighting Illini at Iowa State Cyclonesaverage audiencefull telecast3,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Chicago Cubs at Texas Rangersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,580,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Bruins–Lightningaverage audiencefull telecast472,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
James Madison Dukes at Duke Blue Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast7,800,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Utah State Aggies at Purdue Boilermakersaverage audiencefull telecast8,080,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Kansas Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast8,280,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Michigan State Spartans at North Carolina Tar Heelsaverage audiencefull telecast10,020,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Colorado State Rams at Texas Longhornsaverage audiencefull telecast2,510,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Drake Bulldogs at Washington State Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast1,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Morehead State Eagles at Illinois Fighting Illiniaverage audiencefull telecast1,790,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Samford Bulldogs at Kansas Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast1,610,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Kentucky Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast6,210,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NC State Wolfpack at Texas Tech Red Raidersaverage audiencefull telecast4,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Oregon Ducks at South Carolina Gamecocksaverage audiencefull telecast2,020,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Heat–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast1,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Knicks–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,480,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Suns–Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast1,510,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Hawks–Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast387,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Nuggets–Mavericksaverage audiencefull telecast2,150,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Nets–Spursaverage audiencefull telecast364,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NASCAR Cup Bristolaverage audiencefull telecast3,810,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wolfpack–Tar Heelsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
3,240,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Gamecocks–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast1,020,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Buffaloes–Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast439,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Red Raiders–Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
449,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hoosiers–Cornhuskersaverage audiencefull telecast914,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Friars–Golden Eaglesaverage audiencefull telecast434,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Spartans–Boilermakersaverage audiencefull telecast731,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bulldogs–Volunteersaverage audiencefull telecast962,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wolfpack–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast985,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Panthers–Tar Heelsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,720,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Badgers–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast639,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Red Storm–Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,280,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bearcats–Bearsaverage audiencefull telecast404,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cougars–Red Raidersaverage audiencefull telecast240,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Utes–Buffaloesaverage audiencefull telecast279,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Friars–Bluejaysaverage audiencefull telecast417,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wolfpack–Blue Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,390,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Horned Frogs–Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast541,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Nittany Lions–Hoosiersaverage audiencefull telecast620,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Buckeyes–Hawkeyesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
696,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Golden Eaglesaverage audiencefull telecast384,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Shockers–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
53,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Demon Deacons–Panthersaverage audiencefull telecast495,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Red Storm–Piratesaverage audiencefull telecast236,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Musketeers–Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast270,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Kings–Bluesaverage audiencefull telecast246,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Capitals–Oilersaverage audiencefull telecast213,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Timberwolves–Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast992,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Shriners Children's 500average audiencefull telecast4,030,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast1,770,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Penguins–Bruinsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,160,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Hurricanes–Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast637,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Bucks–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Timberwolves–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast1,210,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Blues–Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
326,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Sabres–Maple Leafsaverage audiencefull telecast357,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Milwaukee Bucks at Golden State Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast1,370,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cougars–Cyclonesaverage audiencefull telecast564,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hoosiers–Golden Gophersaverage audiencefull telecast337,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Huskies–Golden Eaglesaverage audiencefull telecast523,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Spartansaverage audiencefull telecast400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Piratesaverage audiencefull telecast235,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Volunteers–Gamecocksaverage audiencefull telecast740,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Crimson Tide–Gatorsaverage audiencefull telecast747,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wolf Pack–Broncosaverage audiencefull telecast85,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Orange–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast239,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Red Storm–Blue Demonsaverage audiencefull telecast84,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Seminoles–Panthersaverage audiencefull telecast131,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Friars–Hoyasaverage audiencefull telecast126,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast801,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Clippers–Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast524,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Thunder–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast533,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA 76ers–Mavericksaverage audiencefull telecast1,740,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Knicks–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast1,530,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Pennzoil 400average audiencefull telecast4,360,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Golden State Warriors at Boston Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast3,010,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Ducks–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast435,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Razorbacks–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast1,530,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Jayhawks–Bearsaverage audiencefull telecast1,290,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Golden Eagles–Bluejaysaverage audiencefull telecast786,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cavaliers–Blue Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast1,260,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Gators–Gamecocksaverage audiencefull telecast520,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bulldogs–Gaelsaverage audiencefull telecast1,010,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Spartans–Boilermakersaverage audiencefull telecast1,320,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Friarsaverage audiencefull telecast675,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Trojans–Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast1,030,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Flyers–Ramblersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
268,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tigers–Piratesaverage audiencefull telecast140,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bulldogs–Donsaverage audiencefull telecast211,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Crimson Tide–Rebelsaverage audiencefull telecast542,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tigers–Volunteersaverage audiencefull telecast926,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Pirates–Bluejaysaverage audiencefull telecast178,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Friars–Golden Eaglesaverage audiencefull telecast169,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Beavers–Ducksaverage audiencefull telecast116,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bearcats–Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast252,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wolfpack–Seminolesaverage audiencefull telecast158,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bulldogs–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
202,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Longhorns–Red Raidersaverage audiencefull telecast479,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch

Eras

era

era a span during which one measurement methodology was in effect, as described under Measurement eras.

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fromtonotessource

source the page the figure was taken from. Every figure links to its source. A press-attributed figure carries that mark beside its source; an unmarked source is confirmed against the provider's own release (see Attr).

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Panel-only2026-05-01currentNASCAR announced May 2026 it would stop reporting BD+P and return to panel-only for the rest of 2026 (phase0b-table.md).source
Big Data + Panel2025-09-01currentRolled out September 2025. Super Bowl LX (Feb. 8, 2026) was the first Super Bowl reported on this methodology; all prior Super Bowls used Panel-only measurement.source
Panel + Out-of-Home2020-09-012025-09-01Nielsen began including Out-of-Home viewing in National TV measurement in September 2020. Super Bowl LV (Feb. 7, 2021) was the first Super Bowl to include OOH.source
Before Out-of-Home1950-01-012020-09-01National TV measurement from Nielsen's panel alone. Out-of-Home viewing is not included; the last Super Bowl measured this way was LIV (Feb. 2, 2020).source