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UCLA Wins NCAA Title; Viewership Hits 9.9 Million

4/8/2026

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  • The NCAA women's basketball national championship drew 9.9 million viewers, the third-most watched title game since 1989.
  • UCLA defeated South Carolina, with viewership up 16% from last year on Easter and a peak of 10.7 million.
  • The national semifinals averaged 5.2 million viewers, the highest since 2024.
  • Nielsen's updated viewing methodology helped drive the higher numbers.