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Super Bowl LX draws a whopping 124.9 million viewers, second-most-watched of all time

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Super Bowl LX delivered one of the largest television audiences in American history, with 124.9 million viewers tuning in.

The NFL championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots finished as the second-most-watched Super Bowl of all time.

The figures reinforced the event’s standing as the premier live broadcast on the U.S. television calendar.

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Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images

Super Bowl LX becomes the second-most-watched ever

According to official ratings data, Super Bowl LX averaged 124.9 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, and digital platforms.

The total ranks behind only last year’s Super Bowl, which holds the all-time record.

The broadcast also reached a peak audience of 137.8 million viewers during the second quarter.

The performance places Super Bowl LX among the most-watched television broadcasts in American history.

Massive audience underscores NFL’s broadcast dominance

The viewership numbers reflect not only interest in the game itself but also the broader spectacle surrounding the event.

Streaming platforms contributed significantly to the combined total, highlighting evolving viewing habits.

Despite falling slightly short of last year’s record, the 2026 edition maintained extraordinary national engagement.

The ratings confirmed that the Super Bowl remains unmatched as a cultural and broadcast event in the United States.

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