Preakness this year is the most watched since 2021, NBC Sports says
NBC Sports said Tuesday that this year’s running of the Preakness Stakes was the most watched since 2021. An average of 5. 5 million viewers tuned in on NBC or Peacock on Saturday, with a peak audience of 7.
1 million for the race itself won by Napoleon Solo. A social media post noted that NBA and Major League Baseball games promoted the 151st running of the race this time.
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — NBC Sports said Tuesday that this year’s running of the Preakness Stakes was the most watched since 2021. An average of 5.
5 million viewers tuned in on NBC or Peacock on Saturday, with a peak audience of 7. 1 million for the race itself won by Napoleon Solo . A social media post noted that NBA and Major League Baseball games promoted the 151st running of the race this time.
Ratings were up 22% from last year despite Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo not running and there being no chance at a horse sweeping all three legs of the Triple Crown. This was the third time in five years the Preakness took place without the Derby winner. NBC said the Derby earlier this month was the most watched on record with an average of 19.