ESPN reports record TV ratings for 2026 NCAA Baseball Super Regionals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
ESPN announced strong viewership numbers for the Super Regionals of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, highlighting a 31% year-over-year increase. The matchup between USC and North Carolina drew an average of 1.3 million viewers, setting a record for the most-watched Super Regional game. Georgia's contest against Mississippi State followed closely with 1.2 million viewers, marking the second highest in history. Texas and Oregon also surpassed 1 million viewers in their Sunday game. These viewership trends come after an overall rise in ratings during the regular season, leading into the College World Series starting Friday in Omaha.
- •USC vs. North Carolina averaged 1.3 million viewers, a record high.
- •Georgia vs. Mississippi State averaged 1.2 million viewers, the second highest ever.
- •Texas vs. Oregon also surpassed 1 million viewers.
- •Overall, Super Regionals saw a 31% increase in viewership year-over-year.
- •The College World Series begins Friday in Omaha with five SEC teams competing.
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament: ESPN draws best TV ratings for Super Regionals since 2009
"After its success in Regionals, ESPN continued to score strong TV ratings through Super Regionals of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament. The network announced more strong viewership during the second weekend of games. Two Sunday games helped lead the charge through Super Regionals. USC vs. North Carolina averaged 1.3 million viewers to become the most-watched […]
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