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Players Championship Final Round Draws 4.4 Million on NBC, Best Since 2021

The strong audience positions NBC for three more PGA Tour weekends before CBS resumes with the Masters.

Overview

  • NBC averaged 4.4 million viewers for Sunday’s finish, with a peak of 7.1 million around 5:45–6 p.m. ET.
  • Year-over-year growth was reported between 15% and 19%, with last year’s weather-affected Monday playoff providing a softer comparison point.
  • Saturday’s third round averaged 3.1 million viewers, up 13% from 2025 and part of NBC’s best Players weekend since 2021.
  • Cameron Young’s one-shot win over Matt Fitzpatrick after Ludvig Åberg faltered delivered the late drama, even without Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy in contention.
  • NBC remains the PGA Tour’s weekend broadcaster for the Valspar, Houston Open, and Valero Texas Open before CBS returns for the Masters.