The Joe Pomp Show The Battle for Christmas Day: Reviewing The Ratings for the NFL vs NBA Holiday Showdown
Dec 27, 2024
Discover the thrilling holiday showdown between the NFL and NBA as their Christmas Day ratings are put to the test. Delve into the impressive viewership numbers of the NBA on ABC contrasted with the NFL's performance on Netflix. Examine how the shifting dynamics affect both leagues’ futures and broadcasting strategies. Plus, uncover how global reach and lucrative contracts play into basketball’s revenue potential while the NFL innovates its broadcasting approach. It's a fascinating look at sports rivalry on the biggest holiday!
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NBA Christmas Day Viewership Rebound
- NBA viewership is down 20% from 2023 and 40% over the last decade, causing concern.
- Despite this, Christmas Day viewership jumped 84% from 2023, with some games seeing increases of up to 499%.
Factors Contributing to NBA's Success
- The NBA's Christmas Day success was partly due to airing games on ABC instead of ESPN, reaching a wider audience.
- The limited NFL competition also boosted NBA viewership, particularly for the Lakers vs. Warriors game.
NFL Maintains Strong Viewership on Netflix
- Despite moving games to Netflix, NFL viewership only dropped from 28.4 million in 2023 to 24.2 million in 2024.
- One NFL game on Netflix nearly matched the total viewership of all five NBA games on broadcast TV.