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NBCSN Top 10 (and Select) Programs

RANK PROGRAM DAY TIME DUR HH VWRS
(000)
1 PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea vs. Arsenal Sun 10:56AM- 1:11PM 135 0.6 979
2 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Montreal at Ottawa Sun 6:00PM- 8:58PM 178 0.6 971
3 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh Mon 7:03PM- 9:41PM 158 0.5 719
4 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Detroit at Tampa Bay Sat 6:00PM- 8:51PM 171 0.4 714
5 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh Wed 7:04PM- 9:57PM 173 0.4 684
6 PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester United vs. Everton Sun 8:21AM-10:31AM 130 0.4 664
7 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers Fri 7:03PM-10:15PM 192 0.4 627
8 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Anaheim at Winnipeg Mon 9:41PM-12:27AM 166 0.4 572
9 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Tampa Bay at Detroit Thu 7:03PM-10:01PM 178 0.3 527
10 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Minnesota at St. Louis Fri 10:15PM-12:21AM 126 0.3 523
11 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Chicago at Nashville Thu 10:01PM-12:20AM 139 0.4 511
12 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Nashville at Chicago Tue 9:43PM- 2:23AM 280 0.3 498
13 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Tampa Bay at Detroit Tue 7:03PM- 9:43PM 160 0.3 472
15 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Vancouver at Calgary Sat 8:51PM-11:52PM 181 0.3 444
17 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: St. Louis at Minnesota Wed 9:57PM-12:11AM 134 0.2 404
18 TRACK & FIELD: Drake Relays – 2015 Sat 3:00PM- 5:00PM 120 0.2 360
20 PREMIER LEAGUE: Tottenham vs. Southampton Sat 7:38AM- 9:43AM 125 0.2 310
21 PREMIER LEAGUE: Leicester vs. Burnley Sat 9:56AM-11:59AM 123 0.2 301
22 INDYCAR SERIES: Barber Motorsports Park Sun 3:29PM- 5:42PM 133 0.2 300
25 TRACK & FIELD: Penn Relays – 2015 Sat 12:32PM- 3:00PM 148 0.2 247
37 INDYCAR QUALIFYING: Barber Motorsports Park Sat 5:00PM- 6:00PM 60 0.1 122
39 MECUM AUTO AUCTIONS: Kansas City – April 24, 2014 Fri 4:00PM- 6:30PM 150 0.1 110
41 MEN IN BLAZERS Mon 12:52AM- 1:22AM 30 0.1 100
49 NASCAR K&N SERIES: Bristol Thu 12:45AM- 1:45AM 60 0.1 84
87 INDY LIGHTS: Barber Motorsports Park Sun 12:30AM- 1:30AM 60 0.0 42
106 NASCAR K&N SERIES: Bristol Sun 1:30AM- 2:30AM 60 0.0 34

In total viewership for its entire week in Prime Time (8 p.m. to 11 p.m.), NBCSN is up 53 percent (621,000 vs. 405,000) from one week earlier and down 8 percent (621,000 vs. 678,000) from the same week one year ago (April 21-27, 2014).

In total viewership for its entire week in Total Day (6 a.m. to 5:59 a.m.), NBCSN is up 52 percent (215,000 vs. 141,000) from one week earlier and down 7 percent (215,000 vs. 231,000) from the same week one year ago (April 21-27, 2014).

NHL Stanley Cup Finals on USA and CNBC

Monday, April 20, 2015

Western Conference Quarterfinals Game 3: St. Louis Blues @ Minnesota Wild (CNBC, 8:00-10:54 p.m.)
0.1 household rating, 202,000 viewers
-51% from 408,000 of St. Louis at Chicago Game 3 on CNBC on 04/21/14

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Game 4: Washington Capitals @ New York Islanders (USA, 7:30-10:41 p.m.)
0.4 household rating, 542,000 viewers
+94% from 280,000 of N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia Game 3 on CNBC on 04/22/14

Western Conference Quarterfinals Game 4: Calgary Flames @ Vancouver Canucks (USA, 10:41 p.m.-12:50 a.m.)
0.2 household rating, 245,000 viewers

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Game 4: Montreal Canadiens @ Ottawa Senators (USA, 7:00-9:37 p.m.)
0.3 household rating, 454,000 viewers
+64% from 277,000 of Anaheim at Dallas Game 4 on CNBC on 04/23/14

Western Conference Quarterfinals Game 4: Anaheim Ducks @ Winnipeg Jets (USA, 9:37 p.m.-12:32 a.m.)
0.3 household rating, 436,000 viewers

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Game 5: New York Islanders @ Washington Capitals (CNBC, 7:00-9:58 p.m.)
0.2 household rating, 272,000 viewers

Western Conference Quarterfinals Game 5: Calgary Flames @ Vancouver Canucks (CNBC, 9:58 p.m.-12:48 a.m.)
0.1 household rating, 174,000 viewers
-18% from 213,000 of Colorado at Minnesota Game 4 on CNBC on 04/24/14

Friday, April 24, 2015

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Game 5: Ottawa Senators @ Calgary Flames (CNBC, 7:00-10:00 p.m.)
0.1 household rating, 228,000 viewers
-24% from 299,000 of N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia Game 4 on CNBC on 04/25/14

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For the Spanish-language telecast versions of Premier League games:

  • Burnley vs. Leicester on NBC Universo (Apr. 25 9:55 a.m.-12:03 p.m.): 9,000 viewers
  • Manchester City vs. Aston Villa on NBC Universo (Apr. 25 12:25-2:30 p.m.): 26,000 viewers
  • Everton vs. Manchester United on NBC Universo (Apr. 26 8:25-10:30 a.m.): 81,000 viewers

Also on NBC Universo: NASCAR Mexico Race on Apr. 26 (2:90-4:08 p.m.) drew 10,000 viewers.

Viewership averages for the following NBCSN programs of the week:

  • “The Dan Patrick Show” (Apr. 20-24): 43,000 (prior week: 26,000)
  • “NASCAR America” (Apr. 20-22): 66,000 (prior week: 28,000)
  • “Pro Football Talk” (Apr. 21-22): 46,000 (prior week: 34,000)
  • “Americana Outdoors” (Apr. 20-21 & 23): 43,000 (prior week: 30,000)
  • “Babe Winkleman” (Apr. 20-21 & 23): 43,000 (prior week: 22,000)
  • “Bass 2 Billfish” (Apr. 20 & 23-24): 45,000 (prior week: 27,000)
  • “Bill Dance Outdoors” (Apr. 22 & 24): 22,000 (prior week: 18,000)
  • “Charlie Moore: No Offense” (Apr. 22): 39,000 (prior week: 10,000)
  • “Engine Power” (Apr. 20-21): 51,000 (prior week: 38,000)
  • “Extreme Kayak Fishing Challenge” (Apr. 22 & 24): 46,000
  • “Fishing with Roland Martin” (Apr. 24): 34,000 (prior week: 23,000)
  • “George P World of Saltwater” (Apr. 20 & 22): 60,000 (prior week: 24,000)
  • “Hobie Outdoor Adventures” (Apr. 20-21): 41,000
  • “Into the Blue” (Apr. 20-22): 48,000 (prior week: 25,000)
  • “Jimmy Houston Outdoors” (Apr. 24): 37,000 (prior week: 19,000)
  • “Knot Right Kayak Fishing” (Apr. 22 & 24): 50,000 (prior week: 18,000)
  • “Motorhead Garage” (Apr. 20-21): 48,000
  • “Next Bite” (Apr. 20-21): 45,000 (prior week: 11,000)
  • “Saltwater Experience” (Apr. 22): 58,000 (prior week: 19,000)
  • “Scott Martin Challenge” (Apr. 24): 44,000 (prior week: 31,000)
  • “Seasons on the Fly” (Apr. 23): 17,000 (prior week: 29,000)
  • “Sweetwater” (Apr. 21): 27,000 (prior week: 21,000)
  • “Texas Team Trail” (Apr. 23): 11,000
  • “Timmy Horton Outdoors” (Apr. 21 & 23): 25,000
  • “Truck Tech” (Apr. 23): 35,000 (prior week: 33,000)
  • “Xtreme Off-Road” (Apr. 20-21): 55,000

Fox Sports 1 Top 10 (and Select) Programs

RANK PROGRAM DAY TIME DUR HH VWRS
(000)
1 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES: Richmond Fri 7:30PM- 9:43PM 133 0.7 1068
2 MLB REGULAR SEASON: Cleveland at Detroit Sat 1:00PM- 4:08PM 188 0.5 817
3 UFC PPV PRELIMS 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi (live) Sat 8:00PM-10:00PM 120 0.5 710
4 FOX SPORTS LIVE (live) Fri 9:43PM-10:00PM 17 0.5 693
5 UCL QUARTERFINAL: Real Madrid vs. Club Atletico de Madrid Wed 2:30PM- 5:00PM 150 0.3 683
6 MLB REGULAR SEASON: N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees Sat 4:08PM- 7:00PM 172 0.4 647
7 NASCAR RACEDAY: XFINITY: Richmond (live) Fri 7:00PM- 7:30PM 30 0.3 535
8 NASCAR SPRINT CUP QUALIFYING: Richmond (live) Fri 5:30PM- 7:00PM 90 0.4 509
9 ULTIMATE FIGHTER 401: Rumble in South Florida Wed 10:00PM-11:30PM 90 0.3 490
10 NASCAR XFINITY QUALIFYING: Richmond (live) Fri 3:30PM- 5:00PM 90 0.3 357
12 UFC PPV PREFIGHT: 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi (live) Sat 7:00PM- 8:00PM 60 0.2 322
13 UCL QUARTERFINAL: Barcelona vs. Paris St-Germain Tue 2:30PM- 5:00PM 150 0.2 311
14 MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER: Seattle vs. Portland Sun 9:24PM-11:34PM 130 0.2 309
16 NASCAR SPRINT CUP FINAL PRACTICE: Richmond (live) Fri 1:00PM- 2:30PM 90 0.2 256
22 MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER: Orlando City vs. Toronto Sun 6:59PM- 9:24PM 145 0.1 186
36 NASCAR SPRINT CUP PRACTICE: Richmond (live) Fri 11:00AM-12:30PM 90 0.1 138
37 UFC PPV POST FIGHT 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi Sat 12:55AM- 2:00AM 65 0.1 136
41 UEL QUARTERFINAL: Football Club Zenit vs. Sevilla Thu 2:55PM- 5:02PM 127 0.1 103
51 GARBAGE TIME WITH KATIE NOLAN Sun 11:34PM-12:01AM 27 0.0 63
56 STREET LEAGUE SKATEBOARD: Nike Skateboard World Tour STP 4: Super Crown Championship Thu 8:00PM- 9:30PM 90 0.0 54
69 COLLEGE BASEBALL: BIG 12: Kansas State at Baylor Sun 3:00PM- 6:26PM 206 0.0 40
71 UCL SEMIFINALS DRAW (live) Fri 6:00AM- 6:35AM 35 0.0 37

In total viewership for its entire week in Prime Time (8 p.m. to 11 p.m.), FS1 is down 50 percent (301,000 vs. 599,000) from one week earlier and up 110 percent (301,000 vs. 143,000) from the same week one year ago (April 21-27, 2014).

In total viewership for its entire week in Total Day (6 a.m. to 5:59 a.m.), FS1 is down 30 percent (140,000 vs. 199,000) from one week earlier and up 46 percent (140,000 vs. 96,000) from the same week one year ago (April 21-27, 2014).

Spanish-language telecast versions of live Fox Sports events on Fox Deportes, in total viewers:

  • Major League Baseball: N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees (Apr. 25 4:00-7:00 p.m.): 45,000
  • Countdown to UFC 186: K. Johnson vs. K. Horiguchi (Apr. 25 7:00-8:00 p.m.): 45,000
  • UFC Prelims: 186: K. Johnson vs. K. Horiguchi (Apr. 25 8:00-10:00 p.m.): 60,000
  • Major League Soccer: Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers (Apr. 26 9:24-11:33 p.m.): 60,000

Viewership averages for the following FS1 programs of the week:

  • “Fox Sports Live” (average of each night’s most-watched live telecast): 102,000 (prior week: 142,000)
  • “Fox Sports Live: Countdown” (Apr. 20-21 & 23): 18,000 (prior week: 47,000)
  • “America’s Pregame” (Apr. 20-23): 65,000 (prior week: 68,000)
  • “NASCAR Race Hub” (Apr. 20-23): 169,000 (prior week: 123,000)
  • “NASCAR Race Hub Weekend Edition” (Apr. 24): 227,000 (Apr. 17-18: 293,000)
  • “MLB Whiparound” (Apr. 20-24): 38,000 (prior week: 40,000)
  • “Mike Francesa Show” (FS1 Apr. 20): 49,000 (prior week: 20,000)
  • “Mike Francesa Show” (FS2 Apr. 20-22 & 24): 17,000 (prior week: 7,000)

Fox Sports 2 Top 10 (and Select) Programs

RANK PROGRAM DAY TIME DUR HH VWRS
(000)
1 UCL QUARTERFINAL: Bayern Munchen vs. Porto Tue 2:30PM- 5:00PM 150 0.1 196
2 NASCAR RACEDAY: Richmond (live) Sat 5:00PM- 6:00PM 60 0.1 123
3 UFC WEIGH-IN 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi (taped) Fri 8:00PM- 9:00PM 60 0.0 66
4 WORLD POKER TOUR: BestBet Bounty Scramble Part 1 Sat 12:00PM- 1:00PM 60 0.0 65
5 WORLD POKER TOUR: Monster Invitational Part 1 Sat 3:00PM- 4:00PM 60 0.0 61
6 WORLD POKER TOUR: BestBet Bounty Scramble Part 3 Sat 2:00PM- 3:00PM 60 0.0 54
7 WORLD POKER TOUR: Borgata Poker Open Part 3 Sat 11:00AM-12:00PM 60 0.0 50
8 UCL QUARTERFINAL: Monaco vs. Juventus Football Club Wed 2:30PM- 5:00PM 150 0.0 49
9 UEL QUARTERFINAL: Napoli vs. Wolfsburg Thu 2:55PM- 5:03PM 128 0.0 46
10 WORLD POKER TOUR: BestBet Bounty Scramble Part 2 Sat 1:00PM- 2:00PM 60 0.0 45
12 CCL FINAL: Club America vs. Impact de Montreal Wed 9:00PM-11:02PM 122 0.0 41
43 UFC WEIGH-IN 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi (live) Fri 4:00PM- 5:00PM 60 0.0 16
52 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Richmond vs. Melbourne Thu 5:30AM- 6:00AM 30 0.0 14
56 NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE: Panthers vs. Sharks Sat 12:00AM- 2:02AM 122 0.0 13
60 NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE: Rabbitohs vs. Raiders Sat 2:02AM- 4:08AM 126 0.0 12
81 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Richmond vs. Melbourne Fri 6:00AM- 8:35AM 155 0.0 8
93 HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE: Adelaide United vs. Melbourne City Sat 6:00AM- 7:48AM 108 0.0 6
97 BIG 12 TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP: Oklahoma vs. Baylor Sun 1:00PM- 5:03PM 243 0.0 5
117 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Essendon vs. Collingwood Fri 12:30AM- 3:08AM 158 0.0 3
122 COLLEGE BASEBALL: BIG 12: Kansas State at Baylor Sun 6:51PM- 6:59PM 8 0.0 2
122 HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE: Adelaide United vs. Melbourne City Fri 5:30AM- 6:00AM 30 0.0 2

In total viewership for its entire week in Prime Time (8 p.m. to 11 p.m.), FS2 is down 30 percent (21,000 vs. 30,000) from one week earlier and up 17 percent (21,000 vs. 18,000) from the same week one year ago (April 21-27, 2014).

In total viewership for its entire week in Total Day (6 a.m. to 5:59 a.m.), FS2 is up 13 percent (18,000 vs. 16,000) from one week earlier and up 29 percent (18,000 vs. 14,000) from the same week one year ago (April 21-27, 2014).

Source: Live+Same Day data, Nielsen Media Research

About Douglas Pucci

Douglas Pucci is a contributor to Programming Insider and blogger at Son of the Bronx.