Sports TV ratings by network

Publicly reported audience figures for 13,063 US sports telecasts, by network: 61 networks and streamers on record.

13,063

telecasts on the record

updated 2026-10-29

Networks

name name the league, network, or team; a team page covers the franchise under every name it has carried. Methodology →	telecasts	years	most-watched
ESPN	3,246	2002–2026	most-watchedHouston Texans at New England Patriots2026-01-1837,900,000
FOX	1,500	1996–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl LIX2025-02-09127,700,000
ABC	1,317	1977–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl XL2006-02-0590,745,000
NBC	1,183	1967–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl LX2026-02-08125,603,000
CBS	1,025	1967–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl LVIII2024-02-11123,714,000
ESPN2	985	2010–2026	most-watchedDetroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys2023-12-3025,663,000
TNT	925	2002–2026	most-watchedNFL Packers–Browns2025-09-2121,340,000
FS1	883	2013–2026	most-watchedALCS Game 72017-10-219,920,000
NBCSN	536	2009–2021	most-watchedPyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime time2018-02-1122,700,000
ESPNU	513	2013–2026	most-watchedGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Vanderbilt Commodores2024-12-274,050,000
TBS	335	2007–2026	most-watchedWisconsin Badgers at Kentucky Wildcats2015-04-0422,626,000
truTV	234	2017–2026	most-watchedUConn Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines2026-04-0618,300,000
BTN	175	2019–2026	most-watchedMinnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio State Buckeyes2023-11-182,020,000
HBO Max	162	2024–2026	most-watchedEastern Conference Finals Game 62025-05-318,120,000
Peacock	124	2011–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl LX2026-02-08125,603,000
NFL Network	110	2011–2026	most-watchedBaltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers2016-12-2514,800,000
ESPN+	107	2020–2025	most-watchedHouston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs2025-01-1833,800,000
Prime Video	92	2020–2026	most-watchedGreen Bay Packers at Chicago Bears2026-01-1031,610,000
The CW	79	2023–2026	most-watchedNew Mexico State Aggies at Florida State Seminoles2026-08-291,960,000
NBA TV	77	2017–2026	most-watchedNBA Heat–Celtics2021-01-10952,000
USA Network	77	2015–2026	most-watchedParis 2024 Olympics — Prime time2024-08-0613,900,000
Telemundo	59	2018–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl LIX2025-02-09127,700,000
ESPN3	58	2013–2024	most-watchedAlabama Crimson Tide at Ohio State Buckeyes2015-01-0128,270,000
EMOB	49	2013	most-watchedNotre Dame Fighting Irish at Michigan Wolverines2013-09-078,650,000
FOX One	35	2026	most-watchedBelgium at United States2026-07-0633,090,000
NFL Sunday Ticket	31	2024–2025	most-watchedKansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills2024-11-1731,200,000
Disney+	23	2024–2026	most-watchedDallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles2026-10-2618,800,000
Paramount+	22	2024–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl LVIII2024-02-11123,714,000
CNBC	19	2015–2026	most-watchedBeijing 2022 Olympics — Prime time2022-02-198,360,000
Univision	17	2014–2024	most-watchedSuper Bowl LVIII2024-02-11123,714,000
FS2	15	2017–2025	most-watchedSeattle Mariners at Detroit Tigers2025-10-071,000,000
ION	15	2024–2026	most-watchedPhoenix Mercury at Indiana Fever2024-07-121,340,000
beIN	13	2016–2017	most-watchedCharlotte 49ers at Marshall Thundering Herd2016-10-2242,000
ESPNEWS	11	2019–2026	most-watchedAuburn Tigers at Ole Miss Rebels2022-10-152,060,000
MLB Network	10	2017–2025	most-watchedMinnesota Twins at New York Yankees2019-10-043,400,000
Versus	10	2007–2011	most-watchedStanley Cup Final Game 32010-06-023,600,000
Netflix	8	2024–2026	most-watchedNFL Christmas Lions–Vikings2025-12-2527,500,000
NFL+	6	2025–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl LX2026-02-08125,603,000
FOX Deportes	5	2014–2025	most-watchedSuper Bowl LIX2025-02-09127,700,000
ESPN Deportes	4	2016–2024	most-watchedSuper Bowl 502016-02-07112,336,000
NESN	4	2024	most-watchedEastern Conference First Round Game 42024-04-271,390,000
Universo	3	2015–2024	most-watchedSuper Bowl XLIX2015-02-01114,810,000
ESPN College Extra	2	2013	most-watchedMichigan Wolverines at Connecticut Huskies2013-09-215,730,000
Golf Channel	2	2019–2020	most-watchedPresidents Cup Final day2019-12-141,710,000
Max	2	2024	most-watchedCFP First round2024-12-218,900,000
OLN	2	2006	most-watchedStanley Cup Final Game 22006-06-07875,000
SEC Network	2	2016–2024	most-watchedCBB Gators–Gamecocks2024-03-02520,000
TUDN	2	2021–2024
Barstool	1	2023	most-watchedToledo Rockets at Wyoming Cowboys2023-12-301,100,000
CBSSN	1	2025	most-watchedCBB Cowboys–Jayhawks2025-02-221,020,000
E!	1	2026	most-watchedAtlanta Dream at Golden State Valkyries2026-10-191,330,000
E2	1	2023	most-watchedWestern Conference Finals Game 12023-05-167,360,000
FX	1	2024	most-watchedUFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic prelims2024-11-16816,000
NAN	1	2024	most-watchedSuper Bowl LVIII2024-02-11123,714,000
NBC Sports Digital	1	2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl LX2026-02-08125,603,000
NHL Network	1	2016	most-watchedNHL Bruins–Maple Leafs2016-10-15114,000
Nickelodeon	1	2024	most-watchedSuper Bowl LVIII2024-02-11123,714,000
PACN	1	2014	most-watchedUtah Utes at Oregon State Beavers2014-10-1686,000
Tubi	1	2025	most-watchedSuper Bowl LIX2025-02-09127,700,000
Yahoo	1	2015	most-watchedBuffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars2015-10-251,600,000
YouTube	1	2025	most-watchedNFL Chargers–Chiefs2025-09-0518,500,000

On the record

ESPN: 3,246 telecasts with published figures, 2002–2026. Most-watched on record: Houston Texans at New England Patriots (ESPN · ABC, 2026-01-18), 37,900,000 viewers, Nielsen.
FOX: 1,500 telecasts with published figures, 1996–2026. Most-watched on record: Super Bowl LIX (FOX · Tubi · +2 more, 2025-02-09), 127,700,000 viewers, Nielsen.
ABC: 1,317 telecasts with published figures, 1977–2026. Most-watched on record: Super Bowl XL (ABC, 2006-02-05), 90,745,000 viewers, Nielsen.
NBC: 1,183 telecasts with published figures, 1967–2026. Most-watched on record: Super Bowl LX (NBC · Peacock · +3 more, 2026-02-08), 125,603,000 viewers, Nielsen.
CBS: 1,025 telecasts with published figures, 1967–2026. Most-watched on record: Super Bowl LVIII (CBS · Paramount+ · +3 more, 2024-02-11), 123,714,000 viewers, Nielsen.
ESPN2: 985 telecasts with published figures, 2010–2026. Most-watched on record: Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys (ABC · ESPN · +2 more, 2023-12-30), 25,663,000 viewers, Nielsen.
TNT: 925 telecasts with published figures, 2002–2026. Most-watched on record: NFL Packers–Browns (TNT, 2025-09-21), 21,340,000 viewers, Nielsen.
FS1: 883 telecasts with published figures, 2013–2026. Most-watched on record: ALCS Game 7 (FS1, 2017-10-21), 9,920,000 viewers, Nielsen.
NBCSN: 536 telecasts with published figures, 2009–2021. Most-watched on record: PyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime time (NBC · NBCSN, 2018-02-11), 22,700,000 viewers, Nielsen.
ESPNU: 513 telecasts with published figures, 2013–2026. Most-watched on record: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Vanderbilt Commodores (ESPNU, 2024-12-27), 4,050,000 viewers, Nielsen.
TBS: 335 telecasts with published figures, 2007–2026. Most-watched on record: Wisconsin Badgers at Kentucky Wildcats (TBS, 2015-04-04), 22,626,000 viewers, Nielsen.
truTV: 234 telecasts with published figures, 2017–2026. Most-watched on record: UConn Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines (TBS · TNT · truTV, 2026-04-06), 18,300,000 viewers, Nielsen.
BTN: 175 telecasts with published figures, 2019–2026. Most-watched on record: Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio State Buckeyes (BTN, 2023-11-18), 2,020,000 viewers, Nielsen.
HBO Max: 162 telecasts with published figures, 2024–2026. Most-watched on record: Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 (TNT · truTV · HBO Max, 2025-05-31), 8,120,000 viewers, Nielsen.
Peacock: 124 telecasts with published figures, 2011–2026. Most-watched on record: Super Bowl LX (NBC · Peacock · +3 more, 2026-02-08), 125,603,000 viewers, Nielsen.
NFL Network: 110 telecasts with published figures, 2011–2026. Most-watched on record: Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL Network, 2016-12-25), 14,800,000 viewers, Nielsen.
ESPN+: 107 telecasts with published figures, 2020–2025. Most-watched on record: Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs (ESPN · ABC · ESPN+, 2025-01-18), 33,800,000 viewers, Nielsen.
Prime Video: 92 telecasts with published figures, 2020–2026. Most-watched on record: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears (Prime Video, 2026-01-10), 31,610,000 viewers, Nielsen.
The CW: 79 telecasts with published figures, 2023–2026. Most-watched on record: New Mexico State Aggies at Florida State Seminoles (The CW, 2026-08-29), 1,960,000 viewers, Nielsen.
NBA TV: 77 telecasts with published figures, 2017–2026. Most-watched on record: NBA Heat–Celtics (NBA TV, 2021-01-10), 952,000 viewers, Nielsen.
USA Network: 77 telecasts with published figures, 2015–2026. Most-watched on record: Paris 2024 Olympics — Prime time (NBC · USA Network, 2024-08-06), 13,900,000 viewers, Nielsen.
Telemundo: 59 telecasts with published figures, 2018–2026. Most-watched on record: Super Bowl LIX (FOX · Tubi · +2 more, 2025-02-09), 127,700,000 viewers, Nielsen.
ESPN3: 58 telecasts with published figures, 2013–2024. Most-watched on record: Alabama Crimson Tide at Ohio State Buckeyes (ESPN · ESPN3, 2015-01-01), 28,270,000 viewers, Nielsen.
EMOB: 49 telecasts with published figures, 2013. Most-watched on record: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Michigan Wolverines (ESPN · EMOB, 2013-09-07), 8,650,000 viewers, Nielsen.
FOX One: 35 telecasts with published figures, 2026. Most-watched on record: Belgium at United States (FOX · Telemundo · FOX One, 2026-07-06), 33,090,000 viewers, Nielsen.