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Fri, December 27, 2024

[ Fri, Dec 27th 2024 ] - UPI

Netflix's Christmas football games shatter viewership records

^{Published on 2024-12-27 15:04:35 - UPI}

Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Netflix's Christmas football games scored record-breaking viewership. According to the streamer, over 24 million people tuned in for both the 1 p.m. match-up between the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as the 4:30 p.m. game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans .

The article from UPI discusses how Netflix's "Gameday" viewership has broken records, highlighting the platform's growing dominance in streaming sports content. The show, which provides in-depth analysis and behind-the-scenes access to major sports events, attracted an unprecedented number of viewers, surpassing previous benchmarks set by other Netflix sports documentaries. This surge in viewership underscores the increasing popularity of sports-related programming on streaming services and reflects a broader trend where viewers are turning to platforms like Netflix for comprehensive sports coverage. The success of "Gameday" also points to Netflix's strategic move into live sports broadcasting, aiming to capture a segment of the market traditionally dominated by cable networks.

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[ https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2024/12/27/netflix-gameday-viewership-breaks-records/4051735310686/ ]

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