NBC announced that the Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks averaged 124.9 million viewers. According to the network, this total makes the contest the second-most-watched Super Bowl in television history.
The viewership figures for this game trail only the all-time record set during last year’s championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. According to NBC, the 124.9 million average reflects the massive audience engagement for the NFL's premier event.
The 124.9 million average is a significant milestone for the network and the league's broadcasting partners. This high level of viewership solidifies the matchup between the Patriots and Seahawks as one of the most significant broadcasts in the history of the sport, ranking only behind the record-breaking performance seen in the previous season.
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