NBA Finals, NHL Stanley Cup, and World Cup achieve record ratings this summer

The NBA Finals, NHL Stanley Cup Final, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup have drawn impressive viewer numbers this summer. The NBA Finals attracted 20.6 million total viewers, the best figures since 1998 and exceeding 20 million for three of five games. The Stanley Cup Final recorded 5.2 million viewers, the highest since 2019. The World Cup's opening weekend reached 14.2 million, marking a record for the event. Combining these totals, nearly 40 million viewers engaged with these major sporting events, surpassing previous benchmarks when both NBA and NHL competitions coincided with the World Cup.

• 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Summer Sports Ratings Across NBA, NHL, & World Cup Set Record Highs