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Super Bowl LIX Achieves Record Viewership with Eagles' Victory Over Chiefs

Fox Sports projects 126 million viewers for Super Bowl LIX, marking the second consecutive year of record-breaking audience numbers.

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Updated: Feb 11th, 2025, 1:07 PM ET

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Super Bowl LIX attracted a projected average of 126 million viewers as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. The game peaked at 135.7 million viewers during the second quarter. This marks the second consecutive year of record viewership, attributed in part to changes in Nielsen’s methodology, now including out-of-home viewers across more states. Streaming on platforms like Tubi contributed significantly, with 14.5 million tuning in through digital services. High-profile attendees included President Trump and Taylor Swift, further highlighting the event's cultural significance.

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