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October 5–11, 2026
Developing edition

DEVELOPING EDITIONBROADCAST WEEKOCTOBER
5–11, 2026

7 broadcasts verified
Major reports remain pending

Figures checked October 13, 2026 · 5:15 PM MDT
MONTHLY STUDIO AUDIENCES

The September Chart

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U.S. average viewers. Reported TV figures ranked within this edition. Television-plus-digital reports appear separately.

Developing edition: 7 broadcasts verified so far

Additional reports can change this order. Nielsen’s public chart checked October 13 still covers September 28–October 4.

Confirmed October 5–11 broadcasts, developing ranking
RankProgram / broadcastPeriodAverage viewers
1Buccaneers–Cowboys
Prime Video + local TV		2026-10-0816,730,000
2Falcons–Saints
ESPN / ESPN2 / ESPN Deportes		2026-10-0511,900,000
3Yankees–Rays, ALDS Game 2
TBS / truTV		2026-10-054,300,000
4White Sox–Guardians, ALDS Game 2
TBS / truTV		2026-10-052,900,000
5WWE NXT
The CW		2026-10-06532,000
6SABAN premiere
ESPN		2026-10-08529,000
7AEW Dynamite
TBS		2026-10-06495,000
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How this chart works

The monthly chart ranks the television audience figures verified for the stated reporting period. September’s currently verified entries come from ESPN’s October 7 release. FS1 and other networks are included in the program directory, but do not receive September ranks without matching verified figures.

The Pat McAfee Show’s published television-plus-digital total is presented separately. SportsCenter editions are identified individually; its all-editions average is not ranked again. Ties share a rank. No prior chart position, peak position or weeks-on-chart count is claimed for this first edition.

Changes compare reported September and August audience averages, calculated by TSP. September spans four Nielsen weeks; August spans five. New shows have no previous-month comparison. Pregame segments, individual telecasts, podcast downloads and social views describe different measures.

September source: ESPN Research ↗ · August comparison source ↗

Program promotional artwork: ESPN and FOX Sports, with ESPN program artwork also identified through its official podcast listings. SportsCenter and unavailable artwork use TSP typographic program tiles.