NHL TV ratings 2023/2024

[S E P H]

This is what I am talking about if the Panthers win the SC. Messi joining Miami doesn't help, but it will gain more viewers and fans if they win.

Florida Panthers, with help from NHL, push to grow hockey in Latino communities

The league has funded initiatives to connect with Hispanic fans and bring hockey to underserved communities.

www.nbcnews.com

The Final Four, including CG, rotates. So it's on TBS/TNT/truTV (simulcast.)

Did not know that, thanks for the info!

 

[Chileiceman]

Of all the players in the TV media landscape WBD is the only one without an over the air outlet. Had Comcast or News Corp got the the B package I'd assume the SCF wouldn't bene on the OTA in those years. I do think they should have done what the NBA does and always have the final on ABC. In return for losing out on SCF, TNT could've been given all-star weekend or dibs on any World Cup of Hockey style event during the contract window, or first choice for the conference final selection.

 

[razor ray]

Leger poll says 58% of Canadians will be following not very closely or not at all the Stanley Cup finals.

Only 27% of Americans will be following the Stanley Cup finals.

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ONLY 27% of Americans is over 90 million people....I would say that's not bad.

 

[Jets4Life]

the kings drew 13.3 in LA vs NJ in gm 5 in the deciding game.

Game 6 was the deciding game.

Is there a way to find out the markets who are watching the SCF most?

For instance, I'm sure Florida is #1. But Buffalo and Pittsburgh always seem to be two markets tuning in.

I would not b e surprised if the South Florida area was not #1. Usually Buffalo, and Western NY state viewership is the highest, percentage-wise.

 

[Reaser]

I would not b e surprised if the South Florida area was not #1. Usually Buffalo, and Western NY state viewership is the highest, percentage-wise.

SCF last year, which FLA was obviously in, the top 5 by HH rating (%) were:

1. Las Vegas 14.58
2. West Palm 3.75
3. Miami/Fort Lauderdale 3.45
4. Pittsburgh 3.14
5. Buffalo 3.10

By raw total # of HHs:

1. Las Vegas 127
2. NY 104
3. LA 79
4. Chicago 65
5. Boston 65
6. Miami/Fort Lauderdale 59
...
15. West Palm 33

 

[Kirk Van Houten]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1802896353657528501

A historic streak for all the wrong reasons.

 

[Reaser]

Final #:

-Stanley Cup Final avg viewership Saturday-

Game 4
ABC Panthers-Oilers: 3.085M

Won the demo for primetime telecasts Saturday night (0.86)

 

[Reaser]

Overnight numbers:

-CANADA avg viewership (English only)-

Game 4
Oilers-Panthers: 3.682M
-SN: 1.793M
--CBC: 1.403M
---Citytv: 486k

 

[Brodie]

They better be up since it was on cable last year

They are up from two years ago when ESPN last had it

 

[GKJ]

They are up from two years ago when ESPN last had it

That’s what I’d be comparing it too. Not last year. Great sign though considering one of the teams is Edmonton, in reality, it really shouldn’t be doing better than Avs/Lightning.

 

[Reaser]

That’s what I’d be comparing it too. Not last year. Great sign though considering one of the teams is Edmonton, in reality, it really shouldn’t be doing better than Avs/Lightning.

The SCF isn't up from 2022, but the Stanley Cup Playoffs overall are up.

 

[Kirk Van Houten]

Well it seems we might get a game 6 after all and who knows maybe we're lucky enough to get 7 games and a comeback story behind them.

 

[Anisimovs AK]

That’s what I’d be comparing it too. Not last year. Great sign though considering one of the teams is Edmonton, in reality, it really shouldn’t be doing better than Avs/Lightning.

Good news for you and other people not paying close enough attention, it isnt. The playoffs are up overall, whereas the Cup Final itself is down.

 

[GKJ]

Good news for you and other people not paying close enough attention, it isnt. The playoffs are up overall, whereas the Cup Final itself is down.

Thanks for the update, bruv, you saw I was already corrected.

 

[Melrose Munch]

Despite Oilers' rout, Cup Final up double-digits again

Stanley Cup Final viewership continues to trend up, even though Saturday's Edmonton blowout trailed the two prior games.

www.sportsmediawatch.com

Saturday’s Panthers-Oilers NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 4 averaged a 1.4 rating and 3.1 million viewers on ABC, per Nielsen fast-nationals — up 15% in ratings and 20% in viewership from Golden Knights-Panthers on TNT, TBS and truTV last year (1.2, 2.56M) but down 43% and 33% respectively from the previous Game 4 on ABC, Avalanche-Lightning in 2022 (2.4, 4.60M). All four games of the Panthers-Oilers series have increased double-digits over last year’s all-cable matchup. Compared to Avalanche-Lightning in ’22, viewership has declined for each and ratings have declined for all-but-one (Game 2).

The full Stanley Cup Final is averaging 3.1 million viewers, up 25% from the first four games last year, but down from 4.2 million in 2022. The ESPN/ABC portion of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is averaging 1.6 million viewers, up 38% from last year and up 10% from 2022.

The ESPN/ABC portion being up 10% even with the SCF down over a 1M from the Avs - Lightning series is very very good.

More people were at home in 2022. Let's see what happens with the next 1 or 2 games.

 

[Reaser]

Overnight numbers:

-CANADA avg viewership (English only)-

Game 4
Oilers-Panthers: 3.682M
-SN: 1.793M
--CBC: 1.403M
---Citytv: 486k

Some final CANADA (English only) numbers:

-CANADA (English only)-

Game 3: 2.807M
Game 4: 3.683M

 

[Kirk Van Houten]

Some final CANADA (English only) numbers:

-CANADA (English only)-

Game 3: 2.807M
Game 4: 3.683M

The HNIC effect for saturday games is fascinating

 

[S E P H]

Any word on the Stanley Cup Final numbers for Utah? Interested if the Final is getting any bump from fans who are trying to understand hockey for next season.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Any word on the Stanley Cup Final numbers for Utah? Interested if the Final is getting any bump from fans who are trying to understand hockey for next season.

Utah has had hockey since 2005

 

[varsaku]

Utah has had hockey since 2005

Having an NHL team to cheer for will make a difference in getting people to tune into games.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Having an NHL team to cheer for will make a difference in getting people to tune into games.

Vegas had hockey prior to the Knights

 

[S E P H]

Vegas had hockey prior to the Knights

You should check yourself for dementia. @varsaku post is as straightforward and correct as one can possibly get.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

You should check yourself for dementia. @varsaku post is as straightforward and correct as one can possibly get.

nope disagree.....what does Utah and Vegas and Seattle have in common..... pro hockey

 

[Reaser]

Peaked at 5.03M

 

[Reaser]

North America (U.S. & CAN combined):