LA Rams vs Detroit Lions: 19.4 Million Viewers Tune In; NHL on ESPN

Ratings Roundup: Over 19 million people tuned in to watch the Los Angeles Rams triumph over the Detroit Lions, making it a hit for FOX Sports. The NFL game was up 19% from the previous year and brought the total average viewership for AMERICA’S GAME OF THE WEEK to over 25 million, up 5% from the previous season.

In the world of college sports, Army vs. Navy on CBS, Boise State vs. Washington in the LA Bowl, South Carolina State vs. Prairie View in the Celebration Bowl, and South Dakota vs. Montana in the FCS Playoffs all made it into the Top 25 live sports events, showcasing the ongoing popularity of college football.

NCAA Women’s Volleyball on ABC featuring Texas A&M vs. Nebraska also garnered attention, with the match becoming the most-watched NCAA Regionals match ever. The Cricket Celebration Bowl saw significant growth as well, with South Carolina State vs. Prairie View attracting 2.3 million viewers, marking a 12% increase compared to the previous year.

ESPN hit a milestone with its most-watched NCAA Volleyball Regionals ever, drawing an average of 530,000 viewers. Demographic gains were notable, with P25-34 viewers increasing by 147%, P2-17 viewers up by 89%, and women viewership rising by 39%. Additionally, the Regional Finals saw a record-breaking audience of 753,000 viewers, while the Texas A&M-Nebraska matchup peaked at 1.6 million viewers.

Switching gears to the NBA, the NBA Cup Semifinals on Prime Video had a successful run, averaging 1.67 million viewers, up 14% from the previous season. The Spurs-Thunder game was particularly popular, drawing 2.01 million viewers, marking it as the 3rd most-watched NBA game on Prime to date.

NHL on ESPN is also enjoying a surge in viewership, with the Golden Knights-Flyers matchup delivering 476,000 viewers, up 17% from last year. The season average stands at 557,000 viewers, a 38% increase year over year.

Overall, ESPN has seen positive growth in viewership for weekday studio programming, with shows like The Pat McAfee Show and NFL Live reaching milestone viewership numbers. This trend showcases a strong fall sports calendar and continued interest in sports-related content across platforms.