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 Superseded marks a figure that a later revision replaced; both stay listed.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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Xavier Musketeers at Texas Longhornsaverage audiencefull telecast2,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
North Carolina Tar Heels at San Diego State Aztecsaverage audiencefull telecast2,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Thunder–Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast1,390,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Magic–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast1,770,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
THE PLAYERS Championship Round 4average audiencefull telecast3,660,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Pennzoil 400average audiencefull telecast3,010,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Patriots–Ramsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,440,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Blazers–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Badgers–Wolverinesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
4,530,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Knicks–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast2,730,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Crimson Tide–Gatorsaverage audiencefull telecast2,620,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
2,240,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Volunteers–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast2,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bluejays–Red Stormaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,690,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cardinals–Blue Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
3,070,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wolverines–Terrapinsaverage audiencefull telecast3,010,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–Kingsaverage audiencefull telecast9,800,000finalpress-attributedAwful Announcing
NHL Sabres–Red Wingsaverage audiencefull telecast218,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Oklahoma City Thunder at Boston Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast1,700,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggetsaverage audiencefull telecast1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Cavaliers–Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast1,890,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Suns–Mavericksaverage audiencefull telecast2,030,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Nuggets–Thunderaverage audiencefull telecast1,870,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Devils–Flyersaverage audiencefull telecast306,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Shriners Children's 500average audiencefull telecast2,820,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast4,610,000finalpress-attributedAwful Announcing
Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
4,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Kraken–Flyersaverage audiencefull telecast580,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Trojans–Bruinsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,440,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Sabres–Lightningaverage audiencefull telecast390,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA 76ers–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast1,090,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Knicks–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
2,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Maple Leafs–Golden Knightsaverage audiencefull telecast252,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast1,040,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Golden State Warriors at New York Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast1,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Clippers–Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast793,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Thunder–Spursaverage audiencefull telecast1,190,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Timberwolves–Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast1,090,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Bruins–Wildaverage audiencefull telecast389,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Maple Leafs–Penguinsaverage audiencefull telecast383,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Fighting Illini–Wolverinesaverage audiencefull telecast2,110,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Badgers–Spartansaverage audiencefull telecast2,030,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast2,460,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Red Wings–Blue Jacketsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,590,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Bruins–Penguinsaverage audiencefull telecast1,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tigers–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast1,560,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bearcats–Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast1,010,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Huskies–Friarsaverage audiencefull telecast717,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Pirates–Red Stormaverage audiencefull telecast925,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Cavaliers–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast1,810,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Clippers–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast1,890,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Denver Nuggets at Milwaukee Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast1,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast1,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Spurs–Rocketsaverage audiencefull telecast880,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Mavericks–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
2,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast2,900,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Memphis Grizzlies at Cleveland Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast1,730,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Knicks–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast2,240,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Oilers–Capitalsaverage audiencefull telecast318,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Ambetter Health 400average audiencefull telecast4,590,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Boilermakers–Hoosiersaverage audiencefull telecast1,250,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Buckeyes–Bruinsaverage audiencefull telecast1,210,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Lakers–Nuggetsaverage audiencefull telecast2,870,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Wild–Red Wingsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Crimson Tideaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
2,170,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tigers–Razorbacksaverage audiencefull telecast1,210,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bulldogs–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast1,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cyclones–Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast1,390,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cowboys–Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast1,020,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Volunteers–Aggiesaverage audiencefull telecast1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Knicks–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast1,130,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Timberwolves–Rocketsaverage audiencefull telecast1,160,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Spartans–Wolverinesaverage audiencefull telecast1,780,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ersaverage audiencefull telecast1,040,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Daytona 500average audiencefull telecast6,760,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
CBB Wolverines–Buckeyesaverage audiencefull telecast1,760,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tigers–Crimson Tideaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
2,760,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cougars–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast1,260,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cardinal–Blue Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast1,080,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Longhornsaverage audiencefull telecast1,540,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tar Heels–Orangeaverage audiencefull telecast1,750,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolvesaverage audiencefull telecast1,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Spurs–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,210,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Volunteers–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,480,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Grizzlies–Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast1,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast555,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Jazz–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
2,010,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Super Bowl LIXaverage audiencefull telecast127,713,000finalconfirmedNielsen
Super Bowl LIXpeak audiencewindow137,700,000finalconfirmedNielsen
Super Bowl LIXhousehold ratingfull telecast41.7 HHfinalconfirmedNielsen
Super Bowl LIXaverage audiencefull telecast123,700,000finalpress-attributedAwful Announcing
Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast1,580,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Boston Celtics at New York Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast2,420,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Indiana Pacers at Los Angeles Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast1,390,000supersededpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Vegas Golden Knights at Boston Bruinsaverage audiencefull telecast1,270,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Indiana Pacers at Los Angeles Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast1,030,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Crimson Tide–Razorbacksaverage audiencefull telecast1,480,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Jayhawks–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast850,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Volunteers–Soonersaverage audiencefull telecast723,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Red Storm–Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast1,450,000finalpress-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