Super Bowl LX Draws Nearly 125M Viewers, Second All-Time Most-Watched
Super Bowl LX captivated audiences with its impressive viewership metrics, setting a new record for NBC Sports. During the second quarter, peak viewership reached 137.8 million, marking the highest viewership peak in U.S. television history.
Key Viewership Statistics
The game showcased the Seattle Seahawks defeating the New England Patriots with a final score of 29-13. Throughout the event, the average viewership stood at 124.9 million, combining audiences from NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, NBC Sports Digital, and NFL+.
Historical Significance
- This viewership ranks as the second most-watched program in U.S. history, following Super Bowl LIX, which aired in February 2025.
- It is the most-watched event in NBCUniversal’s history, coinciding with NBC’s 100th anniversary celebration in 2026.
Rick Cordella, president of NBC Sports, emphasized the significance of the Super Bowl, stating that it, along with the Olympics, represents one of the most powerful events globally. He credited the talented production, technology, and announcing teams for delivering an outstanding experience for viewers.
Historic Season for NBC Sports
Super Bowl LX also marked a milestone for NBC Sports as it concluded the 20th season of Sunday Night Football. This season garnered a record audience, averaging 23.5 million viewers, maintaining its status as primetime’s number one show for an impressive 15 consecutive seasons.
