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 Superseded marks a figure that a later revision replaced; both stay listed.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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NBA Rockets–Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast1,350,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–Wizardsaverage audiencefull telecast2,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Blues–Wildaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
266,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Kings–Golden Knightsaverage audiencefull telecast231,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Gators–Crimson Tideaverage audiencefull telecast625,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hurricanes–Tar Heelsaverage audiencefull telecast1,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Wizards–Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast1,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Clippers–Nuggetsaverage audiencefull telecast798,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Blue Devils–Hokiesaverage audiencefull telecast1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Longhorns–Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Closing Ceremonyaverage audiencefull telecast14,800,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Blues–Predatorsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
966,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Honda Classic Round 4average audiencefull telecast4,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500average audiencefull telecast5,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Spartans–Badgersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
2,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA 76ers–Wizardsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Spurs–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
3,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
11,700,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Men's hockey gold medal gameaverage audiencefull telecast1,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Orange–Blue Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,700,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tigers–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cardinals–Hokiesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
995,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Thunder–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
4,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens main cardaverage audiencefull telecast2,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
12,900,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Mavericks–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,370,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast15,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Wizards–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast2,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Clippers–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast14,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Women's hockey gold medal gameaverage audiencefull telecast2,890,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast17,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Razorbacksaverage audiencefull telecast1,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Fighting Illini–Spartansaverage audiencefull telecast806,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast16,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Sooners–Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hurricanes–Fighting Irishaverage audiencefull telecast702,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Daytona 500average audiencefull telecast9,800,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
NBA All-Star Gameaverage audiencefull telecast7,650,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast16,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Buckeyes–Wolverinesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,970,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Crimson Tide–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,800,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Mountaineers–Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tar Heels–Cardinalsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Musketeersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast16,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast16,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast17,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast20,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cavaliers–Hurricanesaverage audiencefull telecast567,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Sooners–Red Raidersaverage audiencefull telecast759,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast20,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bears–Longhornsaverage audiencefull telecast656,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Fighting Irish–Tar Heelsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast22,700,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wolverines–Badgersaverage audiencefull telecast1,732,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Cavaliers–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
4,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Pebble Beach Pro-Am Round 4average audiencefull telecast3,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast21,400,000preliminarypress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Jayhawks–Bearsaverage audiencefull telecast1,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Aggiesaverage audiencefull telecast1,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hokies–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast1,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Spurs–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast2,800,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Opening Ceremonyaverage audiencefull telecast27,800,000preliminarypress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Clippers–Pistonsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast15,995,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Celtics–Wizardsaverage audiencefull telecast1,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Spurs–Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast1,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Wild–Bluesaverage audiencefull telecast260,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Spartans–Hawkeyesaverage audiencefull telecast836,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Volunteers–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast1,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Wizards–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast1,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Thunder–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
2,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Orange–Cardinalsaverage audiencefull telecast898,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Mountaineers–Soonersaverage audiencefull telecast1,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Super Bowl LIIaverage audiencefull telecast104,016,000finalconfirmedNielsen
Super Bowl LIIhousehold ratingfull telecast43.1 HHfinalconfirmedNielsen
Super Bowl LIIaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
103,470,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Waste Management Phoenix Open Round 4average audiencefull telecast4,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Badgers–Terrapinsaverage audiencefull telecast1,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Lakers–Thunderaverage audiencefull telecast2,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Spartans–Hoosiersaverage audiencefull telecast1,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cowboys–Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
2,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Sooners–Longhornsaverage audiencefull telecast1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Rockets–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
3,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Heat–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast1,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–Kingsaverage audiencefull telecast1,800,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Thunder–Nuggetsaverage audiencefull telecast1,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Rockets–Spursaverage audiencefull telecast1,440,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Knicks–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast1,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Mavericks–Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast968,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tar Heels–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast1,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Commodores–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast956,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Cavaliers–Pistonsaverage audiencefull telecast1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Trail Blazers–Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast996,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Fighting Irish–Blue Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast1,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Jayhawks–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Boilermakers–Hoosiersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA 76ers–Thunderaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
2,100,000finalpress-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