Super Bowl LX Ratings & Bad Bunny’s Impact | NBC Wins
Super Bowl LX drew an audience of 124.9 million viewers on Sunday night, marking the second-most watched show in US television history. The game, broadcast by NBC, also represents the most-watched program in the network’s 100-year history.
A Close Contest for Viewership
While falling just short of the all-time record held by last year’s Super Bowl on Fox – which averaged almost 128 million viewers – Super Bowl LX still captivated a massive audience. The official Nielsen rating reflects an average of 124.9 million viewers per minute across all four quarters of the game.
Bad Bunny Draws a Massive Halftime Crowd
The halftime performance, featuring Bad Bunny, proved to be a significant draw, attracting an even larger audience of 128.2 million viewers. NBC also reported that the Spanish-language broadcast on Telemundo averaged 3.3 million viewers, experiencing a surge in viewership during Bad Bunny’s performance, which was largely in Spanish.
A Divided Audience
While Bad Bunny’s performance resonated with a large audience, it also drew attention from alternative viewership. A YouTube stream, promoted by Turning Point USA as a conservative alternative, peaked at around 6 million viewers, though YouTube’s viewership metrics differ from traditional television ratings.
Beyond the Game: Promoting the Olympics
NBC strategically leveraged the Super Bowl’s massive reach to promote its upcoming coverage of the Winter Olympics. This strategy proved successful, with the network’s Olympics coverage immediately following the game attracting 42 million viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total viewership for Super Bowl LX?
Super Bowl LX drew an average of 124.9 million viewers, making it the second-most watched show in US television history, according to Nielsen data.
How did the halftime show perform in terms of viewership?
The halftime performance by Bad Bunny registered 128.2 million viewers, exceeding the viewership of the game itself.
Did Telemundo see an increase in viewers during the halftime show?
Yes, Telemundo averaged 4.8 million viewers during Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, making it “the most-watched Super Bowl halftime in Spanish-language history.”
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