Last week’s edition of the UFC on FOX tied the second-lowest rating ever for MMA on broadcast TV. In other news, television ratings held steady for the PGA Tour Canadian Open, and ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball had another solid outing.
FOX Ties Second-Worst MMA Rating
- Last Saturday’s edition of the UFC on FOX earned a 1.5 final rating and 2.5 million viewers, tying the second-lowest rating ever for mixed martial arts on broadcast TV (17 telecasts dating back to 2008). The last five UFC telecasts on FOX have failed to earn at least a 2.0 rating.
PGA Canadian Open Flat
- Final round coverage of the PGA Tour Canadian Open drew a 1.6 final rating and 2.3 million viewers on CBS last Sunday, flat in ratings and viewership compared to last year (1.6, 2.3M). Third round action on Saturday drew a 0.9 and 1.4 million, down a tick and 3%, respectively, from last year (1.0, 1.4M).
Another Solid Week For Sunday Night Baseball
- Last week’s Dodgers/Giants Sunday Night Baseball game drew a 1.5 U.S. rating and 2.3 million viewers on ESPN, flat in ratings and down 1% in viewership from Cardinals/Braves last year (1.5, 2.4M) and the fifth Sunday night game in six weeks to top the two million mark. For the season, the game ranks as the fourth-most watched MLB telecast on cable.
(Weekend numbers from Sports Business Daily)
