Increased Viewership And High Ratings For The Championship Series

NBA Finals 2022: Big Numbers Return to Primetime

Increased viewership and high ratings for the championship series

The 2022 NBA Finals brought big numbers back to primetime, capturing 1399 million viewers for Game 4. US viewership for the 2022 National Basketball Association (NBA) finals increased 22 per cent year-over-year. Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals Presented By YouTube TV generated an average of 121 million viewers. Viewership for the 2022 NBA Finals on ABC was up 22 per cent from last year, according to Nielsen.

Streaming and cable contribute to viewership surge

The increase in viewership can be attributed to a number of factors, including the return of fans to arenas, the excitement of the series, and the wide availability of streaming options. ABC, ESPN, and TNT all aired games in the series, and fans were also able to watch the games on streaming services such as YouTube TV and Hulu. The NBA Finals were also simulcast in Spanish on ESPN Deportes.

The NBA Finals are one of the most popular sporting events in the world, and the 2022 series was no exception. The high viewership numbers are a testament to the popularity of the NBA and the excitement of the championship series.