The Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious in Super Bowl LIX, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in an impressive display that captivated a record number of viewers. According to reports from Fox Sports PR, the event garnered an estimated average audience of 126 million viewers, marking a new high for Super Bowl viewership.

The game not only set a viewership record but also achieved peak audience numbers. Specifically, a peak of 135.7 million viewers tuned in during the second quarter, as the Eagles surged to a substantial lead. Furthermore, streaming platforms saw significant participation, with approximately 13.6 million individuals watching the game on Tubi. As the contest progressed and the Eagles established a commanding 24-0 lead by halftime, the result of the matchup seemed increasingly assured, especially when they maintained a 34-point gap before the Chiefs managed to score late in the third quarter.

Despite facing challenges against the Eagles' formidable defense, the Kansas City Chiefs continued their trend of historical performances in the Super Bowl. Their previous appearances in the last three championship games have coincided with record viewerships. Notably, the Eagles’ and Chiefs’ previous encounter in Super Bowl LVII attracted an average of 115.1 million viewers, which was then considered the most-watched U.S.-based telecast in history, according to Nielsen and ESPN. Last year, the Chiefs faced the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, achieving another milestone with an average of 123.4 million viewers across various platforms. The record for viewership has now been broken for three consecutive years. Before this strong era for the Chiefs, the viewership record was notably set in 2015, with an average of 114.4 million people watching Tom Brady and the New England Patriots triumph over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. With NBC holding the rights to the next three Super Bowls, including Super Bowl LX, anticipation builds as the championship game for the 2025 season is slated to take place in the San Francisco 49ers' Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, next February.