Super Bowl LIX set new viewership records as NFL fans flocked to watch or stream the Philadelphia Eagles’ decisive 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night in New Orleans. FOX Sports reported on Monday that an estimated average of 126 million viewers tuned in across various platforms, including FOX, FOX Deportes, Tubi, Telemundo, and NFL Digital properties. This marked the first time the game was broadcast on FOX and streamed live for free on Tubi.
At its peak, approximately 135.7 million viewers were watching between 8 and 8:15 p.m. ET during the second quarter, by which point the Eagles were already on track for a significant win. Additionally, FOX Sports noted that 14.5 million viewers streamed the game on Tubi and NFL Digital platforms, with Tubi alone attracting 13.6 million viewers.
The Eagles’ victory was propelled by stellar performances from quarterback Jalen Hurts and a defense that effectively pressured Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, nearly neutralizing the Chiefs’ offense. Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP. Head coach Nick Sirianni praised the team’s collective effort, stating, “This is the ultimate team game. You can’t be great without the greatness of others. Great performance by everybody — offense, defense, special teams. We didn’t really ever care what anyone thought about how we won, or their opinions. All we want to do is win.”
The game also highlighted the Chiefs’ attempt to secure a third consecutive Super Bowl title, featured a halftime performance by Kendrick Lamar, included an appearance by Taylor Swift, and marked a historic moment with President Donald Trump attending, making him the first sitting president to be present at a Super Bowl.
