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04/08 17:29 CDT Michigan's win over UConn averages 18.3 million for
most-watched NCAA men's final since 2019
Michigan's win over UConn averages 18.3 million for most-watched NCAA men's
final since 2019
NEW YORK (AP) --- Michigan's 69-63 victory over Connecticut on Monday night
averaged 18.3 million viewers on TBS, TNT, truTV and HBO Max, according to
Nielsen, making it the most-watched men's NCAA Tournament final since 2019.
That year, Virginia defeated Texas Tech in overtime on CBS.
The audience for Michigan's first title since 1989 peaked at 20.4 million for
the conclusion between 11-11:15 p.m. EDT. It was a 23% increase from the 2024
final on TNT. CBS and TNT started alternating the Final Four in 2016. This was
the fifth time TNT had the final.
Overall, the tournament averaged 10.9 million across CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV.
It is the second-most watched March Madness since 1994, which aired entirely on
CBS, and a 7% increase over last year.
The Final Four averaged 14.2 million, an 11% jump from 2024.
This year's tournament had the most-watched first round and the most-viewed
second round since 1993.
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coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness
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