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Historic Match: 2.6 Million Viewers Tune into Premier League Finale

4/22/2026

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The April 19, 2026 Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal averaged 2.6 million viewers, the most-watched match in U.S. history.
It was the final game at the Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest in Tampa Bay, drawing over 15,000.
In 2025-26 season, two of the top three most-watched Premier League matches in the U.S. aired on NBCUniversal platforms.
NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, and NBC Sports Digital broadcast the match.

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The April 19, 2026 Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal averaged 2.6 million viewers, the most-watched match in U.S. history.
It was the final game at the Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest in Tampa Bay, drawing over 15,000.
In 2025-26 season, two of the top three most-watched Premier League matches in the U.S. aired on NBCUniversal platforms.
NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, and NBC Sports Digital broadcast the match.