TV numbers are in for 2024 - and there's plenty of proof America still loves its sports.
75 of the 100 most-watched telecasts over the past year were sporting events, including a record-breaking Super Bowl LVIII.
The NFL dominates the list, but there were positive signs for the MLB and NCAA women's basketball over the past twelve months. The February Super Bowl showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers was a huge draw for audiences. Millions of fans tuned in to watch the Chiefs win back-to-back Lombardi's, making it the most-watched US telecast in history. An average of 120 million viewers viewed the game on CBS, with an average of 123.4 watching across all platforms.
Football bosses will be delighted to see 45 NFL broadcasts feature in the Top 100, per Variety. You have to go down to No. 12 before finding a telecast not related to sports.
September's presidential debate, held by ABC, raked in 20.3 million viewers. Also on the list are the Oscars, as well as four editions of CBS' 60 Minutes.
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| TV Ratings Graphics Courtesy of RoadMN |
But otherwise, it was another year sports dominated our screens, with America's appetite for sporting drama seemingly at an all-time high.
All five MLB World Series games appear on the list, as neutral fans found themselves drawn to the Los Angeles Dodgers/New York Yankees matchup. And for the first time, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship didn’t make the top 100, but the Women’s Championship Game did.
The WNBA has enjoyed a bumper year, with the success of rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese driving ratings, according to The Sun.
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