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Champions League Final records largest U.S. soccer audience ever

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Champions League Final records largest U.S. soccer audience ever

Summary

The UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday reached a record 3.09 million viewers on CBS, marking the largest audience for a club soccer match in U.S. English-language television history. Paris Saint-Germain's match against Arsenal ended with PSG defeating Inter Milan 5-0. This year's viewership increased by 51% compared to last year, coinciding with a new early kickoff time and the upcoming World Cup in North America. CBS recorded an overall 13% increase in Champions League match viewership for the season. The broadcasting success suggests favorable trends ahead for Fox, which will show 104 World Cup matches.

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By the Numbers

•Champions League Final averages 3.09 million viewers on CBS.
•Viewership peaked at 3.93 million during penalty kicks.
•PSG's victory over Inter Milan was the largest margin in a final.
•New kickoff time was moved to 12 p.m. ET for broader appeal.
•CBS's overall Champions League viewership increased by 13% this season.

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What they're saying

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A thrilling UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday earned CBS the largest audience for a club soccer match in U.S. English-language television history. Paris Saint-Germain’s win over Arsenal averaged 3.09 million viewers on CBS, according to the network’s announcement on Tuesday. Saturday’s match, a 5-0 walloping by PSG over Italian side Inter Milan, increased last…
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