Super Bowl LX, the second most-watched in history in the United States
Audience figures will only slightly down on last year’s to watch the Seahawks defeat the Patriots 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday.
The U.S. television numbers for Super Bowl LX — where the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 at Levi’s Stadium — have now been released, though global totals are still pending.
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According to Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel measurement, the game averaged 124.9 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, NBC Sports Digital, and NFL+. That makes it the second most‑watched Super Bowl in U.S. history, trailing only last year’s Eagles–Chiefs matchup, which drew 127.7 million viewers on FOX.
By comparison, Super Bowl LIX — the Eagles’ 40–22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs — still holds the all‑time record with 127.7 million domestic viewers.
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Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Draws Even Bigger Numbers
Bad Bunny’s halftime performance averaged 128.2 million viewers between 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET, making it the fourth most‑watched halftime show in U.S. history. Only Kendrick Lamar (2025), Michael Jackson (1993), and Usher (2024) drew larger audiences.
NBC also reported that Super Bowl LX peaked at 137.8 million viewers during the second quarter — the highest peak audience ever recorded for a U.S. television broadcast.
Global Numbers Still to Come
Worldwide viewership totals are expected to be released early next week.
According to Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel measurement, the game averaged 124.9 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, NBC Sports Digital, and NFL+. That makes it the second most‑watched Super Bowl in U.S. history, trailing only last year’s Eagles–Chiefs matchup, which drew 127.7 million viewers on FOX.
By comparison, Super Bowl LIX — the Eagles’ 40–22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs — still holds the all‑time record with 127.7 million domestic viewers.
Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Draws Even Bigger Numbers
Bad Bunny’s halftime performance averaged 128.2 million viewers between 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET, making it the fourth most‑watched halftime show in U.S. history. Only Kendrick Lamar (2025), Michael Jackson (1993), and Usher (2024) drew larger audiences.
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NBC also reported that Super Bowl LX peaked at 137.8 million viewers during the second quarter — the highest peak audience ever recorded for a U.S. television broadcast.
Global Numbers Still to Come
Worldwide viewership totals are expected to be released early next week.
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