Airing for the second time on U.S. broadcast TV, overnight ratings improved for the FA Cup final. In other news, CBS had declines for PGA Tour coverage over the weekend, and ABC hit a three-year high for IndyCar action.
Overnights Improve For FA Cup Final
- Coverage of the Arsenal/Hull FA Cup final earned a 0.7 overnight rating on FOX Sunday afternoon, according to ShowBuzz Daily, up 40% from Manchester City/Wigan last year (0.5). This year marked the second time the event has aired on U.S. broadcast television.
Declines For PGA Byron Nelson Championship
- Final round coverage of the PGA Tour Byron Nelson Championship earned a 1.6 overnight rating on CBS Sunday afternoon, down 24% from last year (2.1) and down 11% from 2012 (1.8). Third round action on Saturday drew a 1.2 overnight — down a tick from last year (1.3) and even with 2012.
ABC Hits High For Indy 500 Qualifying
- Indianapolis 500 qualifying earned a 1.2 overnight rating on ABC Sunday afternoon, the network’s top IndyCar overnight (excluding the actual Indianapolis 500) since 2011. Saturday coverage earned a 0.8 overnight. The last time ABC aired qualifying coverage — 2008 — the network earned a 1.3 overnight for one Sunday afternoon window.
(Weekend overnights from ShowBuzz Daily, Sports Business Daily)
