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NWSL final draws over 1 million viewers on CBS
The NWSL final set a viewership record with an average of 1.18 million on CBS and Paramount+, marking a 22% increase from the previous year, the league said.
- On Saturday, the NWSL championship between Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit averaged 1,184,000 viewers on CBS and Paramount+, the league announced Tuesday, marking a 22% rise over 2024 and 45% over 2023.
- High stadium demand — the seven playoff matches totaled 114,459 in attendance as Gotham FC won 1-0 on Rose Lavelle's second-half goal with a sellout crowd of 18,000.
- Postseason broadcasts averaged 550,000 viewers, with the NWSL's seven postseason matches on ABC/ESPN and CBS drawing 3.36 million cumulatively and the final peaking at 1.55 million.
- League officials pointed to an 18% increase over the 2024 season, with Jessica Berman, NWSL Commissioner, saying the record audience shows deeper fan connection.
- Attorneys for Paramount, CBS and WBZ filed a motion to dismiss four claims, with the judge setting December 22 as the plaintiff response deadline.
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L 61%
C 31%
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