Super Bowl sets a new record: An average of 126 million U.S. viewers tuned in to see the Eagles thrash the Chiefs

The Super Bowl, despite being a blowout, attracted an average of 126 million US viewers, according to Fox Sports. The game, which took place in New Orleans, was broadcasted on various channels. The old record of 123.7 million was set a year ago when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime in a game shown by CBS, Nickelodeon, Univision and streaming channels.

The Super Bowl saw a record viewership of 126 million, with the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs attracting a new record number of viewers, even despite a blowout victory. Fox projected the peak viewership for Sunday was 135.7 million in the second quarter, from 8-8:15 p.m. ET. By halftime, the Eagles led 24-0 and the competitive portion of the game was essentially over.

Fox, Fox Deportes, Tubi, Telemundo, and NFL digital properties streamed the big game, with Tubi, owned by Fox, attracting a record 13.6 million viewers. Despite a 34-0 lead by the Eagles over the Chiefs late into the third quarter in the lopsided upset, the Super Bowl still attracted record numbers of viewers.
Tubi's free broadcast of the game attracted 13.6 million viewers, contributing to an estimated 14.5 million people who streamed it. The official ratings for the Super Bowl, calculated by Nielsen, are set to be announced on Tuesday. The Super Bowl is the most watched U.S. telecast of the year, with 19 of the top 20 most-viewed telecasts in national history being Super Bowls.
The game's peak viewership occurred in the second quarter, with 135.7 million people tuning in. Patrick Mahomes' two interceptions, including a touchdown, broke the game open, showcasing the most exciting plays. However, a Chiefs' comeback was still possible, and the halftime show began before the game's start, contributing to the increased viewership.
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The Super Bowl broke the previous record of 123.4 million viewers last season, with the game airing on CBS, Nickelodeon, and Univision. Next year, the Super Bowl will air on NBC and Peacock, following NBC's last broadcast in 2022.