7 million people tune in for Hall of Fame Game on NBC, Peacock
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFL Hall of Fame Game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals drew an average of 7.0 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, marking a 1% increase from last year's game and making it the most-watched Hall of Fame Game since 2021.
- This year's game, highlighted by a last-second win by the Panthers, was the most-watched Hall of Fame Game on NBC since 2017, with NBC having broadcast seven of the last nine games.
- The NFL’s Hall of Fame Game viewership significantly surpasses audiences for major events in other leagues, such as the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, NBA regular-season games, and MLB regular-season games.
- Despite featuring two of the NFL’s less popular teams, the game’s thrilling finish and the NFL’s overall programming strength contributed to its high viewership, underscoring the league's dominance in sports broadcasting.
