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ESPN records highest-ever viewership for NCAA Baseball Regionals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:06 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

ESPN records highest-ever viewership for NCAA Baseball Regionals

Summary

ESPN reported a record viewership for the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament Regionals, with a 38% increase from the previous year. The network revealed that Tennessee's season-ending loss to VCU attracted 804,000 viewers, the most for an opening round game. Auburn's win over NC State drew 659,000 viewers, while Arkansas vs. Kansas brought in 560,000 viewers during primetime. As part of a strong regular season, ESPN's ratings for the tournament reflect its best performance since 2012. The upcoming Super Regionals will feature the final 16 teams beginning Friday.

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By the Numbers

•ESPN's NCAA Baseball Regionals recorded the highest viewership on record.
•Tennessee vs. VCU had 804,000 viewers, the most in opening round history.
•Auburn's win over NC State averaged 659,000 viewers.
•Arkansas vs. Kansas attracted 560,000 viewers in primetime.
•Super Regionals start Friday with the final 16 teams competing.

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5:06 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament: ESPN announces record TV ratings for Regionals

What they're saying

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Through the first round of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, ESPN drew huge TV ratings. The network announced it scored the most-watched Regional on record. Viewership increased 38% year-over-year as the tournament got underway late last week and through the weekend. Tennessee’s season-ending loss to VCU drew the highest viewership of the opening round with […]
— Yahoo Sports

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