The FA Cup Final delivered its highest metered market rating since moving to FOX. In other news, Indy 500 qualifying had mixed numbers on ABC, and the NHL’s Eastern Conference final had a second straight increase in viewership.
FA Cup Final Earns Highest Overnight Since Moving to FOX
- The Manchester United/Crystal Palace FA Cup Final had a 0.8 overnight rating on FOX Saturday afternoon, up a tick from both Arsenal/Aston Villa last year and Arsenal/Hull City in 2014 (0.7 both both). The 0.8 is the highest for the final since it began airing on FOX in 2013. The Red Devils’ win doubled its lead-out, the New York City F.C./Red Bulls Major League Soccer match. (via Sports Business Daily)
Indy 500 Qualifying Mixed on ABC
- ABC earned a 0.9 overnight rating for Indianapolis 500 qualifying Sunday afternoon, down a tick from last year (1.0) and down 25% from 2014 (1.2). Coverage the previous day had a 0.7 overnight, up a tick from last year (0.6) and down a tick from 2014 (0.8). Keep in mind that last year’s qualifying was a complete washout. (via Sports Business Daily)
Second Straight Increase For NHL East Final
- Game 4 of the Lightning/Penguins NHL Eastern Conference final had 1.6 million viewers on NBCSN Friday night, up 1% from Rangers/Lightning last year (1.5M) but down 2% from Canadiens/Rangers in 2014 (1.60M to 1.56M). It was just the second game of either conference final to post an increase, joining Game 3 of the same series last Wednesday night. (via ShowBuzz Daily)
