The NBC family of networks scored big increases for the final day of the English Premier League season. In other news, ABC had a better performance for its second IndyCar race of the season, and ESPN set a ratings record in Pittsburgh for MLB coverage.
NBC Networks Up Big For EPL Championship Sunday
- Ten NBC Universal networks combined to earn a 1.6 overnight rating for EPL Championship Sunday, up 79% from coverage on five networks in 2012 (0.9). Last year’s Championship Sunday aired on just two Nielsen-rated networks — ESPN2 and Fox Soccer — and earned a combined 0.2 overnight. On NBC alone, the Manchester City/West Ham United match earned a 0.7 overnight. (NBC Sports Group Press Box)
ABC Sees Better Numbers For Second IndyCar Race of Season
- The inaugural IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Indianapolis earned a 0.9 overnight rating on ABC Saturday afternoon, a 50% increase over the network’s season opener from St. Petersburg (0.6). There was no comparable IndyCar telecast last year or in 2012. (Sun. overnight from Sports Business Daily)
ESPN Earns Best Ever MLB Rating in Pittsburgh
- Sunday’s Cubs/Pirates Sunday Night Baseball game earned a 6.4 rating on ESPN in Pittsburgh, the network’s highest rated MLB telecast ever in the market. Nationally, the game had a 1.0 overnight. (ESPN)
