
TV Media Blog released its weekly sports viewership report for the week of March 23, ranking the top 75-plus telecasts using Nielsen's Big Data methodology. The list reflects linear television audiences and deliberately omits viewership from streaming platforms such as Peacock, Paramount+, ESPN+, CBS Sports Network, and ESPNEWS. While the core rankings are published, extended cable viewership figures are slated for a later update. The data offers a snapshot of which sports events continue to dominate broadcast TV audiences.

Major League Baseball’s 2026 broadcast lineup shifts as NBC and Peacock take over Sunday Night Baseball, while ESPN retains a reduced 30‑game schedule and Netflix secures three high‑profile games. Analysts predict viewership gains on NBC, with Sunday Night Baseball reaching...