WTGL inaugural match attracts nearly 100,000 viewers amid NFL competition
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Last updated Nov 11, 2026

The inaugural match of the WTGL, held on November 8 at SoFi Center and broadcast on ESPN, averaged 97,000 viewers, peaking at 138,000. Competing against the NFL and the men's WWT Championship, the event showcased Los Angeles Golf Club taking on New York Golf Club. This match ranked as the third highest women's golf telecast since the Solheim Cup, with its format appealing to fans. The WTGL aims to draw more viewers and support women's golf through innovative presentation. The league's second match aired on November 10.
- •WTGL match on November 8 drew 97,000 average viewers.
- •Los Angeles Golf Club faced New York Golf Club in the inaugural event.
- •Match peaked at 138,000 viewers despite NFL competition.
- •The broadcast delivered the third highest women's golf viewership since the Solheim Cup.
- •WTGL's second match was televised on November 10.
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — WTGL debut match draws nearly 100,000 viewers going against NFL
"WTGL's inaugural match, televised by ESPN, drew an average of 97,000 viewers at SoFi Center, peaking at 138,000. The Nov. 8 match went head-to-head with the NFL and the men's WWT event.
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