NBA Announces Impressive TV Viewership Numbers for Playoffs
Summary
The NBA announced that the first 10 games of the 2026 playoffs had the highest TV viewership in nearly 30 years. The opening Sunday of the playoffs drew over 35 million viewers in the U.S., which is 65% more than last season.Key Facts
- The NBA playoffs are averaging the highest TV viewership in 26 years.
- The first 10 playoff games were shown on ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video.
- Over 35 million people watched the opening Sunday games in the U.S.
- Sunday’s average viewers reached 4.87 million, the most in 15 years.
- Five of the eight first-round series are tied 1-1, meaning at least a Game 5 will happen in those matchups.
- The Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Cleveland Cavaliers each lead their series 2-0.
- Upcoming playoff games include matchups between the Knicks vs. Hawks, Cavaliers vs. Raptors, and Nuggets vs. Timberwolves.
- More games will take place Friday featuring Celtics vs. 76ers, Lakers vs. Rockets, and Spurs vs. Trail Blazers.
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