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 Superseded marks a figure that a later revision replaced; both stay listed.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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NHL Lightning–Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast265,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Ambetter Health 400average audiencefull telecast4,550,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Blues–Red Wingsaverage audiencefull telecast779,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Crimson Tide–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast1,820,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Huskies–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast1,030,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cougars–Bearsaverage audiencefull telecast1,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Blue Devils–Demon Deaconsaverage audiencefull telecast1,220,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hawkeyes–Fighting Illiniaverage audiencefull telecast549,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Longhorns–Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tar Heels–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast1,470,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Fighting Irish–Orangeaverage audiencefull telecast591,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Aggies–Volunteersaverage audiencefull telecast961,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Trojans–Bruinsaverage audiencefull telecast577,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast891,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Cavaliers–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Capitals–Lightningaverage audiencefull telecast361,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cougars–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast205,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Mustangs–Owlsaverage audiencefull telecast170,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wolverines–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
280,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Ducks–Cardinalaverage audiencefull telecast127,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Scarlet Knights–Boilermakersaverage audiencefull telecast273,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Bruins–Oilersaverage audiencefull telecast288,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Blue Demons–Golden Eaglesaverage audiencefull telecast94,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Blue Devils–Hurricanesaverage audiencefull telecast697,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Red Storm–Hoyasaverage audiencefull telecast135,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Fighting Illini–Nittany Lionsaverage audiencefull telecast329,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cornhuskers–Hoosiersaverage audiencefull telecast420,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,010,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Rebels–Bulldogsaverage audiencefull telecast271,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Daytona 500average audiencefull telecast5,960,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
NHL Red Wings–Krakenaverage audiencefull telecast414,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cyclones–Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast1,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cavaliers–Hokiesaverage audiencefull telecast643,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA All-Star Gameaverage audiencefull telecast5,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Rangers–Islandersaverage audiencefull telecast1,570,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA All-Star Gameaverage audiencecombined5,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Kings–Bruinsaverage audiencefull telecast823,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Oilers–Starsaverage audiencefull telecast759,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Philadelphia Flyers at New Jersey Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast1,130,000finalpress-attributedESPN
CBB Wildcats–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,730,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bluejays–Bulldogsaverage audiencefull telecast596,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Longhorns–Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast869,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Jayhawks–Soonersaverage audiencefull telecast1,370,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Golden Eagles–Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast1,090,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Spartans–Wolverinesaverage audiencefull telecast1,330,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Bucks–Grizzliesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,140,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Kings–Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Demon Deacons–Blue Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast999,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Jayhawks–Red Raidersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,090,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Super Bowl LVIIIaverage audiencecombined123,714,000finalconfirmedNielsen
Super Bowl LVIIIhousehold ratingcombined43.5 HHfinalconfirmedNielsen
Super Bowl LVIIIaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
120,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Celtics–Heataverage audiencefull telecast2,130,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Crimson Tide–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast677,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bears–Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast1,430,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Eagles–Blue Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast796,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bulldogs–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
2,310,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Fighting Illini–Spartansaverage audiencefull telecast1,340,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tar Heels–Hurricanesaverage audiencefull telecast1,050,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Hawks–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast368,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Pelicans–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast570,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Wild–Blackhawksaverage audiencefull telecast271,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Lightning–Rangersaverage audiencefull telecast413,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Crimson Tide–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
471,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hoyas–Piratesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
84,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Badgers–Wolverinesaverage audiencefull telecast334,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Aggies–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast292,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Panthers–Wolfpackaverage audiencefull telecast97,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Musketeersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
121,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Red Raiders–Bearsaverage audiencefull telecast576,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bulldogs–Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
297,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB 49ers–Bullsaverage audiencefull telecast67,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tigers–Tar Heelsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,150,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Blue Demons–Red Stormaverage audiencefull telecast73,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cowboys–Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
138,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Gaels–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast73,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Jayhawks–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,220,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hurricanes–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast631,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Lakers–Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast2,740,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Rockets–Zipsaverage audiencefull telecast130,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bulldogs–Bluejaysaverage audiencefull telecast484,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bonnies–Flyersaverage audiencefull telecast215,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Buckeyes–Hawkeyesaverage audiencefull telecast465,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA 76ers–Jazzaverage audiencefull telecast957,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Kings–Predatorsaverage audiencefull telecast159,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Commodores–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast159,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Broncos–Lobosaverage audiencefull telecast208,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Boilermakersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
422,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Fighting Irish–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast249,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Nittany Lions–Scarlet Knightsaverage audiencefull telecast195,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Friars–Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
349,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Red Storm–Musketeersaverage audiencefull telecast138,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Pirates–Blue Demonsaverage audiencefull telecast96,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tar Heels–Yellow Jacketsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
955,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hawkeyes–Hoosiersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
368,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cowboys–Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast642,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Golden Eagles–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast205,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hurricanes–Wolfpackaverage audiencefull telecast221,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Red Raiders–Horned Frogsaverage audiencefull telecast167,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravensaverage audiencefull telecast55,500,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia

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