NBCUniversal’s Telemundo previously broadcast the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and reports it has seen double the spend from advertisers since 2022.
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MLS Cup 2025 draws record viewing audience
MLS Cup 2025 between Inter Miami with Lionel Messi and the Vancouver Whitecaps drew 4.6 million viewers, representing the largest-ever audience for the MLS final.
NWSL final draws record audience on CBS
Saturday’s NWSL final between Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit averaged a record 1,184,000 viewers on CBS, making it the most-watched match in the league’s history.
College Soccer on TV: NCAA Division I Tournaments
Play resumes right after Thanksgiving.
Ep. 7: ‘Herculez Gomez: Now or Never’
Herculez Gomez shares insights into the rights-holder vs. non-rights-holder dynamics of sports coverage.
College Soccer on TV: Nov. 13-16
Men’s regular season play continues through Sunday with mostly the final stages of conference tournament play. The NCAA Division I Women’s Tournament kicks off on Friday.
MLS deputy commissioner Gary Stevenson will retire after World Cup
MLS deputy commissioner Gary Stevenson has been at MLS since 2013.
NWSL enjoys record-breaking growth across ESPN platforms
The NWSL delivered record-breaking growth across ESPN platforms with a 61 percent increase in average viewership for the 2025 regular season.
