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>> high enough to tie it for fourth place among the most-viewed programs in TV history So still huge ratings and only down 600k on last year, which isn't bad w

>> high enough to tie it for fourth place among the most-viewed programs in TV history So still huge ratings and only down 600k on last year, which isn't bad when there's over 110m viewers. Secondly although it was a pretty thrilling final quarter and OT at the half it looked like it was all over so I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people turned off (as it was nearly 2am for me I nearly did). Finally, these are only ratings for Fox - I'd be interested to know how it did globally.

forgotmysn 10y ago
is the superbowl broadcast globally? I can't imagine it has a huge audience outside the US
- at-fates-hands 10y ago
  From last year: Super Bowl 2016: How Many Countries Will Watch Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos?: http://www.ibtimes.com/super-bowl-2016-how-many-countries-will-watch-carolina-panthers-vs-denver-broncos-2296360 http://www.ibtimes.com/super-bowl-2016-how-many-countries-wi... Though the Super Bowl lacks the global reach of the World Cup, it still has a growing audience outside the United States. More than 170 countries and territories around the world will have the opportunity to view a live broadcast of the NFL's championship game between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos at 6:30 p.m. ET.
  - ashwinaj 10y ago
    Bradcasting vs viewership is different (Aussie rules football is broadcasted in many countries in Asia too). The Superbowl used to be broadcasted in India when I was there (prior to 2005). Firstly it was at 2-3 am in the morning, nobody knows the rules and there are ads every 2 mins. I highly doubt anyone cares about American Football even today in India at least.
- k-mcgrady 10y ago
  As at-fates-hands showed it is. In the UK it's on the BBC from about 10mins before the coin toss. We get US commentary but during your ad breaks it cuts to our presenter/pundit team which includes Osi Umenyiora. We also have a weekly NFL roundup show on the BBC and Sky (paid TV) shows live games during the season. There's also Game Pass where you pay something like £150 a year to stream all games live (although they blackout the ones shown on Sky) and on demand which also gives condensed and highlights version of the games.
  - st3v3r 10y ago
    Wow, so you guys had to suffer through Joe Buck too?
- kilroy123 10y ago
  I'm currently in Buenos Aires and went to a pub last night. It was packed and the game was on. So yes, people watch it abroad.
at-fates-hands 10y ago
This was really a response or additional evidence that the NFL ratings continue to be in decline. There were a ton of stories during the season how the ratings were falling off a cliff. Although not bad in the larger picture like you point out, it would seem there is a general downward trend of viewership for NFL games. Power Rankings: The reasons why NFL ratings are down: http://www.si.com/nfl/photo/2016/10/20/nfl-television-ratings-decline-causes http://www.si.com/nfl/photo/2016/10/20/nfl-television-rating... NFL ratings are still way down and getting worse: http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/nfl-ratings-are-still-way-down-and-getting-worse.html http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/nfl-ratings-are-still-way-do... 10 theories why NFL TV ratings are down: https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/11/05/theories-why-nfl-ratings-are-down/ViBN7vpJNDO93O3mhlfR5I/story.html https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/11/05/theor...
- k-mcgrady 10y ago
  I wasn't really aware of the problems during the season. Such a small drop in SB ratings seems like a bit of a victory then I guess.
  - gozur88 10y ago
    The stuff that goes with the Superbowl - parties, jerseys, office pools, etc has turned the game into a pseudo-holiday for a lot of people. I expect the Superbowl will hang around for awhile as a cultural icon even if they can't stem the audience bleed for the regular season.
r00fus 10y ago
> Secondly although it was a pretty thrilling final quarter and OT at the half it looked like it was all over This is exactly what I did - following through halftime, I didn't exactly watch Lady Gaga's halftime show, and just never came back. Was in shock later when others told me that the Patriots had won...

forgotmysn 10y ago

is the superbowl broadcast globally? I can't imagine it has a huge audience outside the US

at-fates-hands 10y ago
From last year: Super Bowl 2016: How Many Countries Will Watch Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos?: http://www.ibtimes.com/super-bowl-2016-how-many-countries-will-watch-carolina-panthers-vs-denver-broncos-2296360 http://www.ibtimes.com/super-bowl-2016-how-many-countries-wi... Though the Super Bowl lacks the global reach of the World Cup, it still has a growing audience outside the United States. More than 170 countries and territories around the world will have the opportunity to view a live broadcast of the NFL's championship game between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos at 6:30 p.m. ET.
- ashwinaj 10y ago
  Bradcasting vs viewership is different (Aussie rules football is broadcasted in many countries in Asia too). The Superbowl used to be broadcasted in India when I was there (prior to 2005). Firstly it was at 2-3 am in the morning, nobody knows the rules and there are ads every 2 mins. I highly doubt anyone cares about American Football even today in India at least.
k-mcgrady 10y ago
As at-fates-hands showed it is. In the UK it's on the BBC from about 10mins before the coin toss. We get US commentary but during your ad breaks it cuts to our presenter/pundit team which includes Osi Umenyiora. We also have a weekly NFL roundup show on the BBC and Sky (paid TV) shows live games during the season. There's also Game Pass where you pay something like £150 a year to stream all games live (although they blackout the ones shown on Sky) and on demand which also gives condensed and highlights version of the games.
- st3v3r 10y ago
  Wow, so you guys had to suffer through Joe Buck too?
kilroy123 10y ago
I'm currently in Buenos Aires and went to a pub last night. It was packed and the game was on. So yes, people watch it abroad.

at-fates-hands 10y ago

This was really a response or additional evidence that the NFL ratings continue to be in decline. There were a ton of stories during the season how the ratings were falling off a cliff. Although not bad in the larger picture like you point out, it would seem there is a general downward trend of viewership for NFL games. Power Rankings: The reasons why NFL ratings are down: http://www.si.com/nfl/photo/2016/10/20/nfl-television-ratings-decline-causes http://www.si.com/nfl/photo/2016/10/20/nfl-television-rating... NFL ratings are still way down and getting worse: http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/nfl-ratings-are-still-way-down-and-getting-worse.html http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/nfl-ratings-are-still-way-do... 10 theories why NFL TV ratings are down: https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/11/05/theories-why-nfl-ratings-are-down/ViBN7vpJNDO93O3mhlfR5I/story.html https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/11/05/theor...

k-mcgrady 10y ago
I wasn't really aware of the problems during the season. Such a small drop in SB ratings seems like a bit of a victory then I guess.
- gozur88 10y ago
  The stuff that goes with the Superbowl - parties, jerseys, office pools, etc has turned the game into a pseudo-holiday for a lot of people. I expect the Superbowl will hang around for awhile as a cultural icon even if they can't stem the audience bleed for the regular season.

r00fus 10y ago

> Secondly although it was a pretty thrilling final quarter and OT at the half it looked like it was all over This is exactly what I did - following through halftime, I didn't exactly watch Lady Gaga's halftime show, and just never came back. Was in shock later when others told me that the Patriots had won...