For some reason my original post with the chart and table of historical Super Bowl ratings wouldn't display when I included a poll in it, so here's the poll separate from the data.
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Go back to the original post if you want to see the historical ratings data.
I voted 100-102 million.
I said 100 to 102 million, but if its a blowout (which I’m kind of expecting) it will be below 96 million.
as usual I’m in the minority, only 1 other person voted the 96-98 range.
I’m guessing that as long as the major northeast snowstorm doesn’t cut people’s power, it might serve to boost ratings because people will be stuck inside. We’ll see.
From the table: three years ago, 93,184,000 watched Chicago vs Indianapolis on CBS. This is the same game.
107 million viewers, 47 share
I don’t think Chicago v Indianapolis is the same game, but I can see your reasoning. But personally, I think New Orleans “we’ve never even been here before” is a bigger draw than Chicago “same old, same old”. I said 102+. We’ll see.
I think the “pre-game” story of this Super Bowl is as good or better than any recent game except the Undefeated Patriots vs. the Giants.
Given that, I think a close game sets a record. A lopsided game early will definitely not.
Catiebug, it will even be in the same stadium. I don’t think the Bears were “same old” because twenty-one years had passed since their only other SB appearance.
Bill, if the pre-game story is “never been there,” then we already had that last year.
Is the vote for inside the US or worldwide? (stupid question gaz). If its for the US I reckon the viewership worldwide would be upwards of 500 million, maybe a billion, I’ll be one of ‘em 10am Monday morning ‘live” can’t wait. Go the New Orleans Saints, Peyton Who?
There are more home-bound people from a year ago thanks to the recession, but the weather has wreaked havoc as well. It’ll be close to a record, but the only viewer that matters is me, LOL!
Actually gasbo, nowhere near 500 million will watch the game. The number of viewers outside the US is trivial.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8490351.stm
“hampions League final tops Super Bowl for TV market
Andres Iniesta
Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta soaks up Champions League glory
Uefa’s Champions League final has for the first time replaced the NFL’s Super Bowl as the most-watched annual sports event, according to a survey.
The Champions League final between Barcelona and Manchester United last May drew an audience of 109 million.
February’s Super Bowl between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals attracted three million less.”
I voted more than 102 million, just for the heck of it, and because I thin the story about this year’s teams is better than many in the recent past.
Disappointing news that, thanks Jason.
96 million, on a weak halftime show, and that I don’t expect the game to remain competitive down to the final drive as in the last 2 years. If it turns out to be yet another nailbiter this one should set records w/100 million+.
99.9 million – Total Viewers
45.6 million – For those who actually watch the game for the sport of it, and not for the ads, hafltime show, etc.
35.5 million – 18-49 Demo
@J.R.
New Orleans is nothing like Chicago. They are well balanced and have a high powered offense. Chicago got there on defense and a weak NFC field that year.
I voted between 100-102. Great matchup and lots of people stuck inside due to the weather.
I’ll say 101.8 million.
Although, it might be more than that since we got a blizzard here in the Mid-Atlantic.
Johnny, how much difference would that make to the casual fan?
And how much anticipation was tempered by having the Pro Bowl last week?
I’ll believe the snowed-in theory if the overnight ratings for last night are significantly higher.