{"id":50956,"date":"2025-05-31T08:06:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T08:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=50956"},"modified":"2025-05-31T08:07:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T08:07:24","slug":"most-watched-sporting-events-uefa-champions-league-final-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/most-watched-sporting-events-uefa-champions-league-final-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Champions League Final Expected To Be Among The Most Watch Sporting Events Of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>This year&#8217;s Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan is expected to be one of the most-watched sporting events of all time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to media analyst projections, the 2025 UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan could become the most-watched single annual sporting event ever.<\/p>\n<p>Estimates predict viewing figures to surpass 430 million unique viewers across digital and linear platforms.<\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the continued expansion of European football&#8217;s biggest game, and to see how the Champions League compares to other events, we&#8217;ve taken a look at the most matched sporting events in history.<\/p>\n<h2>Champions League Final Viewing Figures Driven By Streaming<\/h2>\n<p>There are a number of reasons the 2025 Champions League final viewing figures are expected to be bigger than ever.<\/p>\n<p>Expanded streaming rights and free-to-air commitments mean more people than ever are able to tune in.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon Prime holds live rights in much of Europe. The platform will offer coverage in Germany, France and Italy, and encourages dual screening and mobile device usage.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, 12 million streamed the final via Amazon Prime, a figure expected to rise once more due to improving network capabilities.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Two days to go \ud83c\udfc6 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UCLfinal<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/w0vkeNc8xV\">pic.twitter.com\/w0vkeNc8xV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChampionsLeague\/status\/1928051194255270313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In the USA, CBS will broadcast the game live on TV, with Paramount Plus providing an interactive, data-driven live streaming option.<\/p>\n<p>Social media has also become a huge driver of engagement and interest in UEFA competitions.<\/p>\n<p>The governing body has planned live watch parties with former players on TikTok, with real-time polls and discussions.<\/p>\n<p>And around the world, giant screens and fan zones will bring further viewers to the action, with the game shown at countless events and festivals.<\/p>\n<p>But while this year&#8217;s Champions League final is expected to break records, it has some stiff competition to become the most-watched sporting event of all time.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we&#8217;ve listed some of the biggest events in history, to see how their viewership stacks up.<\/p>\n<h2>The Most Watched Sporting Events Of All Time<\/h2>\n<h3>Rugby World Cup Final 2023 &#8211; 94 Million<\/h3>\n<p>In total, the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France recorded a 1.33 billion viewing hours.<\/p>\n<p>This made it the most-watched rugby event in history, according to the sport&#8217;s governing body World Rugby.<\/p>\n<p>The final, which saw defending champions South Africa retain their crown against New Zealand, had a peak viewership of 94 million globally.<\/p>\n<h3>Jake Paul Vs Mike Tyson &#8211; 108 Million<\/h3>\n<p>While it was a bad night for viewers, promoters and broadcasters did incredibly well from Mike Tyson&#8217;s fight with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20760\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20760\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Boxing-2-560x374.jpg\" alt=\"Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson - Boxing\" width=\"560\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Boxing-2-560x374.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Boxing-2-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Boxing-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Jake-Paul-vs-Mike-Tyson-Boxing-2.jpg 820w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20760\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson &#8211; Boxing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The two faced off in front of a global audience of 108 million live viewers. This figure rose to more than 130 million once Netflix included on-demand viewers watching within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>This saw <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/jake-paul-vs-mike-tyson-one-of-the-most-watched-sports-events-ever\/\"><strong>Jake Paul Vs Mike Tyson become one of the most watched sports events ever<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Super Bowl 2025 &#8211; 191 Million<\/h3>\n<p>Earlier this year, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in the most-watched Super Bowl of all time.<\/p>\n<p>In the United States alone, viewing figures were reported at 127.1 million. This made it not just the most watched sporting event, but the most popular TV programme of all time in the US.<\/p>\n<p>It surpassed the previous year&#8217;s figure, which was the second most-watched in US history.<\/p>\n<h3>Cricket World Cup Final 2023 &#8211; 300 Million<\/h3>\n<p>More than half a billion people tuned in throughout the duration of the 2023 Cricket World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>There were a reported 518 million viewers throughout the 16 weeks of the tournament, making it the biggest World Cup ever.<\/p>\n<p>The final between India and Australia was watched by 300 million people, making it the most-watched cricket match in history.<\/p>\n<h3>FIFA World Cup Final 2022 &#8211; 571 Million<\/h3>\n<p>But no single sporting event comes close to the viewership for the FIFA World Cup final.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13192\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13192\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/Lionel-Messi-560x373.jpg\" alt=\"most watched sporting events\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/Lionel-Messi-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/Lionel-Messi-924x616.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/Lionel-Messi-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/Lionel-Messi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/Lionel-Messi-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/Lionel-Messi.jpg 1815w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lionel Messi finally won the FIFA World Cup in 2022.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The biggest game in any sport, the World Cup final reaches more than a billion people across the world.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, FIFA reported an average viewership of 571 million, with 1.4 billion people watching at least one minute of the match as Argentina defeated France on penalties.<\/p>\n<h2>How To Watch The Champions League Final<\/h2>\n<p>If this year&#8217;s final does reach the expected 450 million mark for viewers, it would be second on our list of the most watched sporting events.<\/p>\n<p>But in order for that to happen, viewers will need to know how to watch the Champions League final.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we&#8217;ve listed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/when-is-the-champions-league-final-tv-channel-time-date\/\"><strong>dates, time, and TV channel information for the UCL finale<\/strong><\/a> between PSG and Inter.<\/p>\n<h4>When Is The Champions League Final?<\/h4>\n<p>This year&#8217;s final will kick off at 20:00 BST on Saturday 31 May at Bayern Munich&#8217;s Allianz Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>These are the kickoff times around the world:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Munich \u2013 21:00<\/li>\n<li>Cape Town \u2013 21:00<\/li>\n<li>London \u2013 20:00<\/li>\n<li>New York \u2013 15:00<\/li>\n<li>Los Angeles \u2013 12:00<\/li>\n<li>Sydney \u2013 05:00<\/li>\n<li>Tokyo \u2013 04:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Champions League Final TV Channel<\/h4>\n<p>TNT Sports hold exclusive rights to show the Champions League final in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Broadcasting deals vary across the rest of the world, but below are the channels showing the match in different regions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Australia \u2013 Stan Sport<\/li>\n<li>Canada \u2013 DAZN<\/li>\n<li>France \u2013 CANAL+<\/li>\n<li>Ireland \u2013 TNT Sports<\/li>\n<li>New Zealand \u2013 DAZN<\/li>\n<li>South America \u2013 ESPN<\/li>\n<li>South Africa \u2013 SuperSport<\/li>\n<li>United States \u2013 Paramount Global<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year&#8217;s Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan is expected to be one of the most-watched sporting events of all time. 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