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Your Guess For Super Bowl XLIV’s Viewership?

Posted on 05 February 2010 by Bill Gorman

Unlike many other championship sporting events which have declined over time, Super Bowl TV ratings have not only held up well, but after a generation of fairly flat results, have begun growing again in the last several years and last year’s Super Bowl XLIII had the most average viewers (98.7 million) ever.

Factors that may increase this year’s viewership:

Overall increased NFL ratings this season
The story of New Orleans & The Saints
Peyton Manning’s relatively high name recognition among the general public
Weather (could keep Nielsen families at home where they are counted vs. in a bar where they aren’t)
CBS. 3 of their 4 recent Super Bowls showed a viewership increase vs. the previous year

Factors that may decrease this year’s viewership:

Game competitiveness. The last two Super Bowls were close all the way through. A game that gets lopsided early would likely feel a drag in the late ratings and overall.

Given a competitive game, I’d expect another viewership record, and I like round numbers, so I’ll guess 100 million average viewers.

What’s your guess?

Feel free to comment below, or click here to take the poll.

(I tried to include the poll inside this post but it somehow bugged the post)

Complete Super Bowl TV Ratings, 1967-2009:

	Date	Net	Rating	Share	$/30 Sec. Ad	Homes (000)	Viewers (000)	NFC Champion	AFC Champion
XLIII	Feb 1 2009*	NBC	42.0	64	$3,000,000	48,139	98,732	Arizona	Pittsburgh
XLII	Feb 3 2008*	FOX	43.1	65	$2,699,963	48,665	97,448	New York Giants	New England
XLI	Feb 4 2007 *	CBS	42.6	64	$2,385,365	47,505	93,184	Chicago	Indianapolis
XL	Feb 5 2006 *	ABC	41.6	62	$2,500,000	45,867	90,745	Seattle	Pittsburgh
XXXIX	Feb 6 2005	FOX	41.1	62	$2,400,000	45,081	86,072	Philadelphia	New England
XXXVIII	Feb 1 2004	CBS	41.4	63	$2,302,200	44,908	89,795	Carolina	New England
XXXVII	Jan 26 2003	ABC	40.7	61	$2,200,000	43,433	88,637	Tampa Bay	Oakland
XXXVI	Feb 3 2002	FOX	40.4	61	$2,200,000	42,664	86,801	St. Louis	New England
XXXV	Jan 28 2001	CBS	40.4	61	$2,200,000	41,270	84,335	NY Giants	Baltimore
XXXIV	Jan 30 2000	ABC	43.3	63	$2,100,000	43,618	88,465	St. Louis	Tennessee
XXXIII	Jan 31 1999	FOX	40.2	61	$1,600,000	39,992	83,720	Atlanta	Denver
XXXII	Jan 25 1998	NBC	44.5	67	$1,291,100	43,630	90,000	Green Bay	Denver
XXXI	Jan 26 1997	FOX	43.3	65	$1,200,000	42,000	87,870	Green Bay	New England
XXX	Jan 28 1996	NBC	46	68	$1,085,000	44,145	94,080	Dallas	Pittsburgh
XXIX	Jan 29 1995	ABC	41.3	62	$1,150,000	39,400	83,420	San Francisco	San Diego
XXVIII	Jan 30 1994	NBC	45.5	66	$900,000	42,860	90,000	Dallas	Buffalo
XXVII	Jan 31 1993	NBC	45.1	66	$850,000	41,990	90,990	Dallas	Buffalo
XXVI	Jan 26 1992	CBS	40.3	61	$850,000	37,120	79,590	Washington	Buffalo
XXV	Jan 27 1991	ABC	41.9	63	$800,000	39,010	79,510	NY Giants	Buffalo
XXIV	Jan 28 1990	CBS	39	63	$700,400	35,920	73,852	San Francisco	Denver
XXIII	Jan 22 1989	NBC	43.5	68	$675,000	39,320	81,590	San Francisco	Cincinnati
XXII	Jan 31 1988	ABC	41.9	62	$645,000	37,120	80,140	Washington	Denver
XXI	Jan 25 1987	CBS	45.8	66	$600,000	40,030	87,190	NY Giants	Denver
XX	Jan 26 1986	NBC	48.3	70	$550,000	41,490	92,570	Chicago	New England
XIX	Jan 20 1985	ABC	46.4	63	$525,000	39,390	85,530	San Francisco	Miami
XVIII	Jan 22 1984	CBS	46.4	71	$368,200	38,880	77,620	Washington	LA Raiders
XVII	Jan 30 1983	NBC	48.6	69	$400,000	40,480	81,770	Washington	Miami
XVI	Jan 24 1982	CBS	49.1	73	$324,300	40,020	85,240	San Francisco	Cincinnati
XV	Jan 25 1981	NBC	44.4	63	$275,000	34,540	68,290	Philadelphia	Oakland
XIV	Jan 20 1980	CBS	46.3	67	$222,000	35,330	76,240	LA Rams	Pittsburgh
XIII	Jan 21 1979	NBC	47.1	74	$185,000	35,090	74,740	Dallas	Pittsburgh
XII	Jan 15 1978	CBS	47.2	67	$162,300	34,410	78,940	Dallas	Denver
XI	Jan 09 1977	NBC	44.4	73	$125,000	31,610	62,050	Minnesota	Oakland
X	Jan 18 1976	CBS	42.3	78	$110,000	29,440	57,710	Dallas	Pittsburgh
IX	Jan 12 1975	NBC	42.4	72	$107,000	29,040	56,050	Minnesota	Pittsburgh
VIII	Jan 13 1974	CBS	41.6	73	$103,500	27,540	51,700	Minnesota	Miami
VII	Jan 14 1973	NBC	42.7	72	$88,100	27,670	53,320	Washington	Miami
VI	Jan 16 1972	CBS	44.2	74	$86,100	27,450	56,640	Dallas	Miami
V	Jan 17 1971	NBC	39.9	75	$72,500	23,980	46,040	Dallas	Baltimore
IV	Jan 11 1970	CBS	39.4	69	$78,200	23,050	44,270	Minnesota	Kansas City
III	Jan 12 1969	NBC	36	70	$55,000	20,520	41,660	Baltimore	NY Jets
II	Jan 14 1968	CBS	36.8	68	$54,500	20,610	39,120	Green Bay	Oakland
I	Jan 15 1967	CBS	22.6	43	$42,500	12,410	26,750	Green Bay	Kansas City
I	Jan 15 1967	NBC	18.5	36	$37,500	10,160	24,430	Green Bay	Kansas City

2006-9 Data is Live+Same Day, all other years are Live viewing.

Ad expenditure data from Nielsen Monitor-Plus.

Note: Super Bowl 1 aired on both CBS & NBC.

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geedubs

42.0 / 94 mil

if Brett Favre was playing, I would of guess over 100 mil
geedubs

42.0 / 94 mil

if Brett Favre was playing, I would of guess over 100 mil
geedubs

42.0 / 94 mil

if Brett Favre was playing, I would of guess over 100 mil
geedubs

42.0 / 94 mil

if Brett Favre was playing, I would of guess over 100 mil
geedubs

42.0 / 94 mil

if Brett Favre was playing, I would of guess over 100 mil
geedubs

42.0 / 94 mil

if Brett Favre was playing, I would of guess over 100 mil
John the Mon

96.5 mil
John the Mon

96.5 mil
John the Mon

96.5 mil
John the Mon

96.5 mil
John the Mon

96.5 mil
John

I am not familiar with this Super Bowl, so I won’t guess. The only reason I know what it is, is due to How I Met Your Mother.
John

I am not familiar with this Super Bowl, so I won’t guess. The only reason I know what it is, is due to How I Met Your Mother.
John

I am not familiar with this Super Bowl, so I won’t guess. The only reason I know what it is, is due to How I Met Your Mother.
John

I am not familiar with this Super Bowl, so I won’t guess. The only reason I know what it is, is due to How I Met Your Mother.
John

I am not familiar with this Super Bowl, so I won’t guess. The only reason I know what it is, is due to How I Met Your Mother.
John the Mon

96.5 mil
John

I am not familiar with this Super Bowl, so I won’t guess. The only reason I know what it is, is due to How I Met Your Mother.
http://twitter.com/adrian_e Acey

99.8 million.
http://twitter.com/adrian_e Acey

99.8 million.
http://twitter.com/adrian_e Acey

99.8 million.
http://twitter.com/adrian_e Acey

99.8 million.
http://twitter.com/adrian_e Acey

99.8 million.
http://twitter.com/adrian_e Acey

99.8 million.
http://www.twitter.com/jamestulli JT

102 million.
http://www.twitter.com/jamestulli JT

102 million.
http://www.twitter.com/jamestulli JT

102 million.
http://www.twitter.com/jamestulli JT

102 million.
http://www.twitter.com/jamestulli JT

102 million.
http://www.twitter.com/jamestulli JT

102 million.
J.G.

107 million viewers
J.G.

107 million viewers
J.G.

107 million viewers
J.G.

107 million viewers
J.G.

107 million viewers
J.G.

107 million viewers
AFLO

93 million
AFLO

93 million
AFLO

93 million
AFLO

93 million
AFLO

93 million
AFLO

93 million
John

100+ viewers. Both these teams were 13-0 and very well could’ve gone 16-0 if they had any incentive to do so. Explosive offenses and half the country is stuck inside due to the weather.
John

100+ viewers. Both these teams were 13-0 and very well could’ve gone 16-0 if they had any incentive to do so. Explosive offenses and half the country is stuck inside due to the weather.
John

100+ viewers. Both these teams were 13-0 and very well could’ve gone 16-0 if they had any incentive to do so. Explosive offenses and half the country is stuck inside due to the weather.
John

100+ viewers. Both these teams were 13-0 and very well could’ve gone 16-0 if they had any incentive to do so. Explosive offenses and half the country is stuck inside due to the weather.
John

100+ viewers. Both these teams were 13-0 and very well could’ve gone 16-0 if they had any incentive to do so. Explosive offenses and half the country is stuck inside due to the weather.
John

100+ viewers. Both these teams were 13-0 and very well could’ve gone 16-0 if they had any incentive to do so. Explosive offenses and half the country is stuck inside due to the weather.
grr_argh

99.99 million viewers
grr_argh

99.99 million viewers
grr_argh

99.99 million viewers
grr_argh

99.99 million viewers
grr_argh

99.99 million viewers
grr_argh

99.99 million viewers
romo

100,778,000.
romo

100,778,000.
romo

100,778,000.
romo

100,778,000.
romo

100,778,000.
ryan

93.7 million
ryan

93.7 million
ryan

93.7 million
ryan

93.7 million
ryan

93.7 million
romo

100,778,000.
ryan

93.7 million
Tom

43 rating, 100.5 mil viewers

I am assuming the game stays competitive all the way through, and flirts with highest scoring Super Bowl ever.
Tom

43 rating, 100.5 mil viewers

I am assuming the game stays competitive all the way through, and flirts with highest scoring Super Bowl ever.
Tom

43 rating, 100.5 mil viewers

I am assuming the game stays competitive all the way through, and flirts with highest scoring Super Bowl ever.
Tom

43 rating, 100.5 mil viewers

I am assuming the game stays competitive all the way through, and flirts with highest scoring Super Bowl ever.
Tom

43 rating, 100.5 mil viewers

I am assuming the game stays competitive all the way through, and flirts with highest scoring Super Bowl ever.
Tom

43 rating, 100.5 mil viewers

I am assuming the game stays competitive all the way through, and flirts with highest scoring Super Bowl ever.
Vamp Mom

I’m from MN and we’re bitter so don’t count on a high rating here. I’d guess overall 102.5 million viewers.
Vamp Mom

I’m from MN and we’re bitter so don’t count on a high rating here. I’d guess overall 102.5 million viewers.
Vamp Mom

I’m from MN and we’re bitter so don’t count on a high rating here. I’d guess overall 102.5 million viewers.
Vamp Mom

I’m from MN and we’re bitter so don’t count on a high rating here. I’d guess overall 102.5 million viewers.
Vamp Mom

I’m from MN and we’re bitter so don’t count on a high rating here. I’d guess overall 102.5 million viewers.
Vamp Mom

I’m from MN and we’re bitter so don’t count on a high rating here. I’d guess overall 102.5 million viewers.
romo

Total viewers (the 6+ minute #) 153,137,000.
romo

Total viewers (the 6+ minute #) 153,137,000.
romo

Total viewers (the 6+ minute #) 153,137,000.
romo

Total viewers (the 6+ minute #) 153,137,000.
romo

Total viewers (the 6+ minute #) 153,137,000.
romo

Total viewers (the 6+ minute #) 153,137,000.
Nightstar

RE: who cares?

Well, if you don’t, then so be it. To each their own. However, probably around 100 million people, at the least, will be watching the game, based on historical data. Many more who, for some reason, might not be able to (or will be somewhere they can’t be recorded as a viewer, like a bar) but will have some interest in the outcome.

I’m not going to be watching — I quit watching the NFL a long time ago — but I still maintain a curiosity about the Super Bowl. Given the reasons in this post for positives and negatives on the ratings (and agreeing with all of them), and anticipating a competitive game, I am going to guess 105 million with a 44.3 ratings. Just for fun.
Nightstar

RE: who cares?

Well, if you don’t, then so be it. To each their own. However, probably around 100 million people, at the least, will be watching the game, based on historical data. Many more who, for some reason, might not be able to (or will be somewhere they can’t be recorded as a viewer, like a bar) but will have some interest in the outcome.

I’m not going to be watching — I quit watching the NFL a long time ago — but I still maintain a curiosity about the Super Bowl. Given the reasons in this post for positives and negatives on the ratings (and agreeing with all of them), and anticipating a competitive game, I am going to guess 105 million with a 44.3 ratings. Just for fun.
Nightstar

RE: who cares?

Well, if you don’t, then so be it. To each their own. However, probably around 100 million people, at the least, will be watching the game, based on historical data. Many more who, for some reason, might not be able to (or will be somewhere they can’t be recorded as a viewer, like a bar) but will have some interest in the outcome.

I’m not going to be watching — I quit watching the NFL a long time ago — but I still maintain a curiosity about the Super Bowl. Given the reasons in this post for positives and negatives on the ratings (and agreeing with all of them), and anticipating a competitive game, I am going to guess 105 million with a 44.3 ratings. Just for fun.
Nightstar

RE: who cares?

Well, if you don’t, then so be it. To each their own. However, probably around 100 million people, at the least, will be watching the game, based on historical data. Many more who, for some reason, might not be able to (or will be somewhere they can’t be recorded as a viewer, like a bar) but will have some interest in the outcome.

I’m not going to be watching — I quit watching the NFL a long time ago — but I still maintain a curiosity about the Super Bowl. Given the reasons in this post for positives and negatives on the ratings (and agreeing with all of them), and anticipating a competitive game, I am going to guess 105 million with a 44.3 ratings. Just for fun.
Nightstar

RE: who cares?

Well, if you don’t, then so be it. To each their own. However, probably around 100 million people, at the least, will be watching the game, based on historical data. Many more who, for some reason, might not be able to (or will be somewhere they can’t be recorded as a viewer, like a bar) but will have some interest in the outcome.

I’m not going to be watching — I quit watching the NFL a long time ago — but I still maintain a curiosity about the Super Bowl. Given the reasons in this post for positives and negatives on the ratings (and agreeing with all of them), and anticipating a competitive game, I am going to guess 105 million with a 44.3 ratings. Just for fun.
Nightstar

RE: who cares?

Well, if you don’t, then so be it. To each their own. However, probably around 100 million people, at the least, will be watching the game, based on historical data. Many more who, for some reason, might not be able to (or will be somewhere they can’t be recorded as a viewer, like a bar) but will have some interest in the outcome.

I’m not going to be watching — I quit watching the NFL a long time ago — but I still maintain a curiosity about the Super Bowl. Given the reasons in this post for positives and negatives on the ratings (and agreeing with all of them), and anticipating a competitive game, I am going to guess 105 million with a 44.3 ratings. Just for fun.
the128boy

109.0 million
the128boy

109.0 million
the128boy

109.0 million
the128boy

109.0 million
the128boy

109.0 million
Jon

I would say 99-101m depending on how the match goes.
Jon

I would say 99-101m depending on how the match goes.
Jon

I would say 99-101m depending on how the match goes.
Jon

I would say 99-101m depending on how the match goes.
Jon

I would say 99-101m depending on how the match goes.
Jon

I would say 99-101m depending on how the match goes.
Anonymous

101 million
Anonymous

101 million
Anonymous

101 million
Anonymous

101 million
Anonymous

101 million
Joe D

101 million
ern.

if theres one thing we know about NFL QB’s and ratings its that Favre and Manning can draw

any SB with either of them is gonna be pretty highly rated so i think if the Vikings would’ve made it it would be a sure 100+ million

but its still Manning. and the Saints are pretty popular. i haven’t watched ANY sports since the championship games but i’m sure ESPN is playing the Katrina card to get sympathy. i’ma still guess its gonna get over 100 million.
ern.

if theres one thing we know about NFL QB’s and ratings its that Favre and Manning can draw

any SB with either of them is gonna be pretty highly rated so i think if the Vikings would’ve made it it would be a sure 100+ million

but its still Manning. and the Saints are pretty popular. i haven’t watched ANY sports since the championship games but i’m sure ESPN is playing the Katrina card to get sympathy. i’ma still guess its gonna get over 100 million.
ern.

if theres one thing we know about NFL QB’s and ratings its that Favre and Manning can draw

any SB with either of them is gonna be pretty highly rated so i think if the Vikings would’ve made it it would be a sure 100+ million

but its still Manning. and the Saints are pretty popular. i haven’t watched ANY sports since the championship games but i’m sure ESPN is playing the Katrina card to get sympathy. i’ma still guess its gonna get over 100 million.
ern.

if theres one thing we know about NFL QB’s and ratings its that Favre and Manning can draw

any SB with either of them is gonna be pretty highly rated so i think if the Vikings would’ve made it it would be a sure 100+ million

but its still Manning. and the Saints are pretty popular. i haven’t watched ANY sports since the championship games but i’m sure ESPN is playing the Katrina card to get sympathy. i’ma still guess its gonna get over 100 million.
ern.

if theres one thing we know about NFL QB’s and ratings its that Favre and Manning can draw

any SB with either of them is gonna be pretty highly rated so i think if the Vikings would’ve made it it would be a sure 100+ million

but its still Manning. and the Saints are pretty popular. i haven’t watched ANY sports since the championship games but i’m sure ESPN is playing the Katrina card to get sympathy. i’ma still guess its gonna get over 100 million.
ern.

if theres one thing we know about NFL QB’s and ratings its that Favre and Manning can draw

any SB with either of them is gonna be pretty highly rated so i think if the Vikings would’ve made it it would be a sure 100+ million

but its still Manning. and the Saints are pretty popular. i haven’t watched ANY sports since the championship games but i’m sure ESPN is playing the Katrina card to get sympathy. i’ma still guess its gonna get over 100 million.
Quinn

104 million
Quinn

104 million
Quinn

104 million
Quinn

104 million
Quinn

104 million
Quinn

104 million
bob

like 103 million viewers, with a 43 rating
bob

like 103 million viewers, with a 43 rating
bob

like 103 million viewers, with a 43 rating
bob

like 103 million viewers, with a 43 rating
bob

like 103 million viewers, with a 43 rating
bob

like 103 million viewers, with a 43 rating
Brandon

I’d say it will break 100 million. Two very good, competitive teams.
Brandon

I’d say it will break 100 million. Two very good, competitive teams.
Brandon

I’d say it will break 100 million. Two very good, competitive teams.
Brandon

I’d say it will break 100 million. Two very good, competitive teams.
Brandon

I’d say it will break 100 million. Two very good, competitive teams.
Brandon

I’d say it will break 100 million. Two very good, competitive teams.
Matt S.

I agree, 100 mil sounds right. I can’t see it topping XLII’s share, but you never know.
Matt S.

I agree, 100 mil sounds right. I can’t see it topping XLII’s share, but you never know.
Matt S.

I agree, 100 mil sounds right. I can’t see it topping XLII’s share, but you never know.
Matt S.

I agree, 100 mil sounds right. I can’t see it topping XLII’s share, but you never know.
Matt S.

I agree, 100 mil sounds right. I can’t see it topping XLII’s share, but you never know.
Matt S.

I agree, 100 mil sounds right. I can’t see it topping XLII’s share, but you never know.
mootrain

2.3 / 4 share. 3.5 mil viewers.

I’m going to be watching the puppy bowl on animal planet (complete with kitty half time show)
mootrain

2.3 / 4 share. 3.5 mil viewers.

I’m going to be watching the puppy bowl on animal planet (complete with kitty half time show)
mootrain

2.3 / 4 share. 3.5 mil viewers.

I’m going to be watching the puppy bowl on animal planet (complete with kitty half time show)
mootrain

2.3 / 4 share. 3.5 mil viewers.

I’m going to be watching the puppy bowl on animal planet (complete with kitty half time show)
mootrain

2.3 / 4 share. 3.5 mil viewers.

I’m going to be watching the puppy bowl on animal planet (complete with kitty half time show)
mootrain

2.3 / 4 share. 3.5 mil viewers.

I’m going to be watching the puppy bowl on animal planet (complete with kitty half time show)
Lou

Beacuase of the lousy weather on the east coast, 107 million.
Lou

Beacuase of the lousy weather on the east coast, 107 million.
Lou

Beacuase of the lousy weather on the east coast, 107 million.
Chris

NFL ratings have absolutely soared this year, with the AFC Championship game on CBS drawing 46.9 million, the NFC Championship game on FOX drawing 57.9 million, the Pro Bowl on ESPN drawing 12 million (highest-rated in a decade), and this Wednesday’s Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials on CBS drawing 11 million (biggest audience ever for that special).

That said, the way NFL TV ratings have trended this season, combined with the Eastern Seaboard probably getting snowed in, I predict this will surpass the M*A*S*H series finale (107.9 million) as the highest-rated program in television history. My prediction: 120 million.

As for the new series “Undercover Boss” that CBS will premiere after the game, I predict it will retain a pretty good portion of the audience. Prediction: 40 million
Chris

NFL ratings have absolutely soared this year, with the AFC Championship game on CBS drawing 46.9 million, the NFC Championship game on FOX drawing 57.9 million, the Pro Bowl on ESPN drawing 12 million (highest-rated in a decade), and this Wednesday’s Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials on CBS drawing 11 million (biggest audience ever for that special).

That said, the way NFL TV ratings have trended this season, combined with the Eastern Seaboard probably getting snowed in, I predict this will surpass the M*A*S*H series finale (107.9 million) as the highest-rated program in television history. My prediction: 120 million.

As for the new series “Undercover Boss” that CBS will premiere after the game, I predict it will retain a pretty good portion of the audience. Prediction: 40 million
Chris

NFL ratings have absolutely soared this year, with the AFC Championship game on CBS drawing 46.9 million, the NFC Championship game on FOX drawing 57.9 million, the Pro Bowl on ESPN drawing 12 million (highest-rated in a decade), and this Wednesday’s Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials on CBS drawing 11 million (biggest audience ever for that special).

That said, the way NFL TV ratings have trended this season, combined with the Eastern Seaboard probably getting snowed in, I predict this will surpass the M*A*S*H series finale (107.9 million) as the highest-rated program in television history. My prediction: 120 million.

As for the new series “Undercover Boss” that CBS will premiere after the game, I predict it will retain a pretty good portion of the audience. Prediction: 40 million
Jon

I’d say in the 100 to 103 range. But I’ll guess 101.5
Jon

I’d say in the 100 to 103 range. But I’ll guess 101.5
Jon

I’d say in the 100 to 103 range. But I’ll guess 101.5
Jon

I’d say in the 100 to 103 range. But I’ll guess 101.5
Jared

My guess: a shitload of people.
Jared

My guess: a shitload of people.
Jared

My guess: a shitload of people.
Jared

My guess: a shitload of people.
Jared

My guess: a shitload of people.
ern.

@Chris GREAT POINT.

alot of us over here on the east are gonna be stuck at home and we all know nobody is dumb enough to compete with the SB. theres not gonna be anything else on tv (more than likely) so that should help the rating
ern.

@Chris GREAT POINT.

alot of us over here on the east are gonna be stuck at home and we all know nobody is dumb enough to compete with the SB. theres not gonna be anything else on tv (more than likely) so that should help the rating
ern.

@Chris GREAT POINT.

alot of us over here on the east are gonna be stuck at home and we all know nobody is dumb enough to compete with the SB. theres not gonna be anything else on tv (more than likely) so that should help the rating
ern.

@Chris GREAT POINT.

alot of us over here on the east are gonna be stuck at home and we all know nobody is dumb enough to compete with the SB. theres not gonna be anything else on tv (more than likely) so that should help the rating
ern.

@Chris GREAT POINT.

alot of us over here on the east are gonna be stuck at home and we all know nobody is dumb enough to compete with the SB. theres not gonna be anything else on tv (more than likely) so that should help the rating
ern.

@Chris GREAT POINT.

alot of us over here on the east are gonna be stuck at home and we all know nobody is dumb enough to compete with the SB. theres not gonna be anything else on tv (more than likely) so that should help the rating
reneg

105 Million
reneg

105 Million
reneg

105 Million
reneg

105 Million
reneg

105 Million
reneg

105 Million
Worldwide Pants

Lou, great point about the lousy weather in the east. Assuming they have power to watch the game:

110 million.

But given it’s CBS, they’ll finish second in the demo.
Worldwide Pants

Lou, great point about the lousy weather in the east. Assuming they have power to watch the game:

110 million.

But given it’s CBS, they’ll finish second in the demo.
Worldwide Pants

Lou, great point about the lousy weather in the east. Assuming they have power to watch the game:

110 million.

But given it’s CBS, they’ll finish second in the demo.
Worldwide Pants

Lou, great point about the lousy weather in the east. Assuming they have power to watch the game:

110 million.

But given it’s CBS, they’ll finish second in the demo.
Worldwide Pants

Lou, great point about the lousy weather in the east. Assuming they have power to watch the game:

110 million.

But given it’s CBS, they’ll finish second in the demo.
Worldwide Pants

Lou, great point about the lousy weather in the east. Assuming they have power to watch the game:

110 million.

But given it’s CBS, they’ll finish second in the demo.
romo

To chris:

i thought mash finale was 105,900,000.
romo

To chris:

i thought mash finale was 105,900,000.
romo

To chris:

i thought mash finale was 105,900,000.
romo

To chris:

i thought mash finale was 105,900,000.
romo

To chris:

i thought mash finale was 105,900,000.
romo

To chris:

i thought mash finale was 105,900,000.
Really Tired

96M. I won’t be watching much, so subtract 1.

Is it baseball season yet?
Really Tired

96M. I won’t be watching much, so subtract 1.

Is it baseball season yet?
Really Tired

96M. I won’t be watching much, so subtract 1.

Is it baseball season yet?
Really Tired

96M. I won’t be watching much, so subtract 1.

Is it baseball season yet?
Really Tired

96M. I won’t be watching much, so subtract 1.

Is it baseball season yet?
Really Tired

96M. I won’t be watching much, so subtract 1.

Is it baseball season yet?
Manar

102.45 million
Manar

102.45 million
Vamp Mom

Jared – I love your guess. LMFAO
Vamp Mom

Jared – I love your guess. LMFAO
Brian

Since the ratings are no more than a guessing game. i’ll play along
109 million, 50.1 rating, 69 share
Brian

Since the ratings are no more than a guessing game. i’ll play along
109 million, 50.1 rating, 69 share
josh

104.7 million
josh

104.7 million
dave

Last years, and the year before both produced games that were exciting right up to the final play. Both produced record numbers. I’d assume that everything else equal viewership would rise year to year, given an increase in NFL interest and US population. With that said I predict a significant drop in average viewership, because most football games, even between two close teams don’t come down to the last play so chances are this game won’t. Every snap after the game has essentially been decided is going to see large drop offs in viewers, effecting the final numbers. 96 million. Plus I don’t know if halftime numbers count but if they do, then I expect more people to flip away from The Who than Prince.
dave

Last years, and the year before both produced games that were exciting right up to the final play. Both produced record numbers. I’d assume that everything else equal viewership would rise year to year, given an increase in NFL interest and US population. With that said I predict a significant drop in average viewership, because most football games, even between two close teams don’t come down to the last play so chances are this game won’t. Every snap after the game has essentially been decided is going to see large drop offs in viewers, effecting the final numbers. 96 million. Plus I don’t know if halftime numbers count but if they do, then I expect more people to flip away from The Who than Prince.
http://tvbythenumbers.com/ Bill Gorman

dave, halftime is definitely part of the game for ratings purposes.
http://tvbythenumbers.com Bill Gorman

dave, halftime is definitely part of the game for ratings purposes.
http://www.twitter.com/adrian_e Acey

Haha! @Worldwide Pants and Jared.

Good point about the weather in the east… but no way it gets over 105 million. Not happening.
http://www.twitter.com/adrian_e Acey

Haha! @Worldwide Pants and Jared.

Good point about the weather in the east… but no way it gets over 105 million. Not happening.
ern.

i’ve not looked forward to a SB halftime show since Prince in 2007.

i (surprisingly) liked Springsteen (not a fan of his) last year.

i don’t think just 1 act should be in the halftime show. i remember in 2001 when they had Aerosmith, NSYNC, Mary J Blige, etc etc etc. now i was only like 11 but i didn’t watch football at the time and yet i watched that halftime show OVER AND OVER.
ern.

i’ve not looked forward to a SB halftime show since Prince in 2007.

i (surprisingly) liked Springsteen (not a fan of his) last year.

i don’t think just 1 act should be in the halftime show. i remember in 2001 when they had Aerosmith, NSYNC, Mary J Blige, etc etc etc. now i was only like 11 but i didn’t watch football at the time and yet i watched that halftime show OVER AND OVER.
Crispin

105,000,000 if it stays close…95,000,000 if its a blow out

I’m thinking though it will be close
Crispin

105,000,000 if it stays close…95,000,000 if its a blow out

I’m thinking though it will be close
Alex

98.4. Weather a is good point, but without Brett and the Vikings I’m going to say lower than what I would have said a few weeks ago.
Alex

98.4. Weather a is good point, but without Brett and the Vikings I’m going to say lower than what I would have said a few weeks ago.
aznfratboy

99.x million viewers, I think we will have to wait until 2011 for 100 million viewers to watch the Superbowl, neilsen tracker-wise
aznfratboy

99.x million viewers, I think we will have to wait until 2011 for 100 million viewers to watch the Superbowl, neilsen tracker-wise
C.J.

I dunno about the share, but I have plenty of confidence that it could break the century mark in viewers and be the most watched Super Bowl ever.

And I agree about the bad weather back East being a factor, that was one of the reasons that made Super Bowl XVI (1982) the biggest in audience share ever.

Oh what the hey, it’s gonna be a great game this year. I’ll definitely be glued to the TV.

P.S.-A personal note, I was born on the same day as Super Bowl XXI!
C.J.

I dunno about the share, but I have plenty of confidence that it could break the century mark in viewers and be the most watched Super Bowl ever.

And I agree about the bad weather back East being a factor, that was one of the reasons that made Super Bowl XVI (1982) the biggest in audience share ever.

Oh what the hey, it’s gonna be a great game this year. I’ll definitely be glued to the TV.

P.S.-A personal note, I was born on the same day as Super Bowl XXI!
Justin

100.5 million
Justin

100.5 million
AtCat

99.9 million
AtCat

99.9 million
AtCat

However for those who watch the Super Bowl just for the game itself and not the commercials, halftime show, or anything else. The viewership would be: 45.6 million.
AtCat

However for those who watch the Super Bowl just for the game itself and not the commercials, halftime show, or anything else. The viewership would be: 45.6 million.
red

109.6 million viewers.
red

109.6 million viewers.
Eric

Tough one, the real question is if it’s going to break 100 mil or not. My Magic 8 Ball says “All signs point to Yes!” so lets say 100.23 million.
Eric

Tough one, the real question is if it’s going to break 100 mil or not. My Magic 8 Ball says “All signs point to Yes!” so lets say 100.23 million.
http://thebluewhalepub.com/ Drew C.

CVI million. Definitely over C and I would not be surprised by CX or CXV!
http://thebluewhalepub.com Drew C.

CVI million. Definitely over C and I would not be surprised by CX or CXV!
moraliste

What we’re really trying to guess is will it be close or a blowout. But then again, assuming the Colts get a sizeable lead, NO is one team which can mount a comeback try with every possession. 101.5 million.
moraliste

What we’re really trying to guess is will it be close or a blowout. But then again, assuming the Colts get a sizeable lead, NO is one team which can mount a comeback try with every possession. 101.5 million.
William Hughes

I just don’t want to see a repeat of 2004!
William Hughes

I just don’t want to see a repeat of 2004!
William

101.4 million. The blizzard out east will keep people home.

Wonder what the opening ceremonies of the Olympics will have for numbers?
William

101.4 million. The blizzard out east will keep people home.

Wonder what the opening ceremonies of the Olympics will have for numbers?
MMD78

97.6 million
MMD78

97.6 million
Matt S.

I’m starting to think that since “hundreds of thousands” of people are without power in the mid-atlantic, and older battery powered TV’s don’t pick up digital signals, it might ruin the whole “keep people home” angle. They might be more liable to go out to watch the game if they are without power.

I still think it will do 100 mil, but not much more.
Matt S.

I’m starting to think that since “hundreds of thousands” of people are without power in the mid-atlantic, and older battery powered TV’s don’t pick up digital signals, it might ruin the whole “keep people home” angle. They might be more liable to go out to watch the game if they are without power.

I still think it will do 100 mil, but not much more.
marc

Beetween 102 to 107 million viewers! It depend how the game goes!

Post-game show: 76 million viewers

undercover boss: 36 million viewers
marc

Beetween 102 to 107 million viewers! It depend how the game goes!

Post-game show: 76 million viewers

undercover boss: 36 million viewers
Jay

95.58 million with a 42.3 share.
Jay

95.58 million with a 42.3 share.
http://twitter.com/spotupj spotupj

No way we’re getting three great Super Bowls in a row, right? I think there’s a good chance this one could be lopsided, so I’m saying 97 mil or so. If it’s another classic, though, it could be a record-setter.
http://twitter.com/spotupj spotupj

No way we’re getting three great Super Bowls in a row, right? I think there’s a good chance this one could be lopsided, so I’m saying 97 mil or so. If it’s another classic, though, it could be a record-setter.
Dario

102.567 mil. viewers
Dario

102.567 mil. viewers
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