US averages 1.2 million viewers in women's FIBA World Cup final win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:37 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The U.S. women’s basketball team achieved record television ratings during the women's FIBA World Cup, with an average of 1.2 million viewers for their gold medal game against France on Sunday. This match peaked at 1.5 million viewers, making it the third most-watched game in the tournament's history. The final coincided with the NFL season opener and the U.S. Open men's final but still drew significant attention. The U.S. team included prominent WNBA players such as Caitlin Clark and Breanna Stewart, who helped boost interest in the event. TNT noted that this was their first year broadcasting the women's World Cup, contributing to record viewership for women’s basketball.
- •The U.S. women's national team won the gold medal against France.
- •Viewership peaked at 1.5 million during the final.
- •The game took place in Germany.
- •TNT broadcasted women's World Cup games for the first time.
- •Caitlin Clark was among the notable players on the U.S. roster.
- 4:24 AMESPN WNBA — TNT says 1.2M watched USA in women's FIBA World Cup final
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — TNT says 1.2 million viewers watched the US beat France in the women's FIBA World Cup final
"The U.S. delivered record ratings for the women's FIBA World Cup on TNT, with an average of 1.2 million people watching the Americans beat France in Sunday's gold medal game in Germany. It was the third most-watched women's World Cup game and it peaked at 1.5 million viewers. “It’s a little bit of the planets aligning,” said Craig Barry, executive vice president and chief content officer for TNT Sports.
"The U.S. delivered record ratings for the women's FIBA World Cup on TNT, with an average of 1.2 million people watching the Americans beat France in the gold medal game.
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External links- ESPN WNBASep 16, 2026, 4:24 AMTNT says 1.2M watched USA in women's FIBA World Cup final
The U.S. delivered record ratings for the women's FIBA World Cup on TNT, with an average of 1.2 million people watching the Americans beat France in the gold medal game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 3:01 AMTNT says 1.2 million viewers watched the US beat France in the women's FIBA World Cup final
The U.S. delivered record ratings for the women's FIBA World Cup on TNT, with an average of 1.2 million people watching the Americans beat France in Sunday's gold medal game in Germany. It was the third most-watched women's World Cup game and it peaked at 1.5 million viewers. “It’s a little bit of the planets aligning,” said Craig Barry, executive vice president and chief content officer for TNT Sports.
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