Sports TV ratings by network

Publicly reported audience figures for 11,622 US sports telecasts, by network: 60 networks and streamers on record.

11,622

telecasts on the record

updated 2026-10-08

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	2,959	2002–2026	most-watchedHouston Texans at New England Patriots2026-01-1838,000,000
FOX	1,405	1996–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl LIX2025-02-09127,700,000
ABC	1,266	1977–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl XL2006-02-0590,745,000
NBC	1,100	1967–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl LX2026-02-08125,603,000
CBS	956	1967–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl LVIII2024-02-11123,714,000
TNT	890	2002–2026	most-watchedNFL Packers–Browns2025-09-2121,340,000
ESPN2	719	2010–2026	most-watchedDetroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys2023-12-3025,663,000
FS1	671	2013–2026	most-watchedALCS Game 72017-10-219,920,000
NBCSN	533	2009–2021	most-watchedPyeongChang 2018 Olympics — Prime time2018-02-1122,700,000
ESPNU	383	2013–2026	most-watchedGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Vanderbilt Commodores2024-12-274,050,000
TBS	323	2007–2026	most-watchedWisconsin Badgers at Kentucky Wildcats2015-04-0422,626,000
truTV	212	2017–2026	most-watchedUConn Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines2026-04-0618,300,000
HBO Max	149	2024–2026	most-watchedEastern Conference Finals Game 62025-05-318,120,000
Peacock	108	2011–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl LX2026-02-08125,603,000
NFL Network	97	2011–2026	most-watchedBaltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers2016-12-2514,800,000
ESPN+	92	2020–2025	most-watchedHouston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs2025-01-1833,800,000
BTN	87	2019–2026	most-watchedMinnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio State Buckeyes2023-11-182,020,000
Prime Video	84	2020–2026	most-watchedGreen Bay Packers at Chicago Bears2026-01-1031,610,000
NBA TV	78	2017–2026	most-watchedAtlanta Hawks at Cleveland Cavaliers2023-12-164,830,000
USA Network	69	2015–2026	most-watchedParis 2024 Olympics — Prime time2024-08-0613,900,000
ESPN3	64	2013–2021	most-watchedAlabama Crimson Tide at Ohio State Buckeyes2015-01-0128,270,000
Telemundo	60	2018–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl LIX2025-02-09127,700,000
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
The CW	33	2023–2026	most-watchedNew Mexico State Aggies at Florida State Seminoles2026-08-291,960,000
NFL Sunday Ticket	30	2024–2025	most-watchedCincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs2024-09-1527,870,000
Paramount+	19	2024–2026	most-watchedSuper Bowl LVIII2024-02-11123,714,000
CNBC	17	2015–2026	most-watchedBeijing 2022 Olympics — Prime time2022-02-198,360,000
Disney+	17	2024–2026	most-watchedAlabama Crimson Tide at Kentucky Wildcats2026-09-127,300,000
Univision	17	2014–2024	most-watchedSuper Bowl LVIII2024-02-11123,714,000
ION	14	2022–2026	most-watchedWNBA Fever–Wings2022-08-301,620,000
beIN	13	2016–2017	most-watchedCharlotte 49ers at Marshall Thundering Herd2016-10-2242,000
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	9	2024–2026	most-watchedNFL Christmas Lions–Vikings2025-12-2527,500,000
FS2	7	2017–2025	most-watchedSeattle Mariners at Detroit Tigers2025-10-071,000,000
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 College Extra	4	2013–2014	most-watchedMichigan Wolverines at Connecticut Huskies2013-09-215,730,000
ESPN Deportes	4	2016–2024	most-watchedSuper Bowl 502016-02-07112,336,000
ESPNEWS	4	2019–2026	most-watchedOregon State Beavers at Houston Cougars2026-09-051,686,000
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
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
Apple TV	1	2024	most-watchedSt. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers2024-03-29252,000
CBSSN	1	2025	most-watchedCBB Cowboys–Jayhawks2025-02-221,020,000
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: 2,959 telecasts with published figures, 2002–2026. Most-watched on record: Houston Texans at New England Patriots (ESPN · ABC, 2026-01-18), 38,000,000 viewers, Nielsen.
FOX: 1,405 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: 1,266 telecasts with published figures, 1977–2026. Most-watched on record: Super Bowl XL (ABC, 2006-02-05), 90,745,000 viewers, Nielsen.
NBC: 1,100 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: 956 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.
TNT: 890 telecasts with published figures, 2002–2026. Most-watched on record: NFL Packers–Browns (TNT, 2025-09-21), 21,340,000 viewers, Nielsen.
ESPN2: 719 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.
FS1: 671 telecasts with published figures, 2013–2026. Most-watched on record: ALCS Game 7 (FS1, 2017-10-21), 9,920,000 viewers, Nielsen.
NBCSN: 533 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: 383 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: 323 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: 212 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.
HBO Max: 149 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: 108 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: 97 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+: 92 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.
BTN: 87 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.
Prime Video: 84 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.
NBA TV: 78 telecasts with published figures, 2017–2026. Most-watched on record: Atlanta Hawks at Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA TV, 2023-12-16), 4,830,000 viewers, Nielsen.
USA Network: 69 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.
ESPN3: 64 telecasts with published figures, 2013–2021. Most-watched on record: Alabama Crimson Tide at Ohio State Buckeyes (ESPN · ESPN3, 2015-01-01), 28,270,000 viewers, Nielsen.
Telemundo: 60 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.
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.
The CW: 33 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.