Tag: Sports viewership

"The league needs to stop asking how far the idea can be stretched and start remembering why it worked in the first place."

"For all its flaws, the College Football Playoff got this part right. Until viewership tells a different story, there’s no reason to fix what isn’t broken."

"At the end of the day, everybody knows that if you want to go and get put on [television] you still go to the SEC."

"Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL doubleheader delivered record-setting results, highlighted by the Detroit Lions–Minnesota Vikings matchup becoming the most-streamed NFL game ever in the United States."

"The NFL alone is projected to contribute 84 telecasts, a strong showing though slightly below its 2023 record of 93."

"As 2026 approaches, one thing is clear: sports media will continue to evolve at a relentless pace."

"Sports are a healthy, enduring part of American culture, and sports media has plenty to be thankful for"

"Sports podcasting may not be the juggernaut we’ve been imagining—at least, not yet. For those willing to take risks and rethink the approach, the opportunity is still there"

"Broadcast networks averaged a 27.3% share of total television on Sundays, up from 22.0% Monday through Saturday, marking the most significant day-part shift across any category"

"Sunday’s thriller in Madrid, where the Miami Dolphins edged the Washington Commanders 16–13 in overtime at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The broadcast averaged 5.9 million viewers across TV and digital, placing it among NFL Network’s top five most-watched international games on record"