The world was watching…
This year Women’s College World Series (WCWS) was the most-viewed ever, averaging 1,203,000 viewers, up 10 percent over the 2019 WCWS. The three-game Championship Series between Oklahoma and Florida State averaged 1,840,000 viewers, up 15 percent over the 2019 Championship Series.
The opening day of the tournament was the most-watched opening day since 2009, averaging 755,000 average viewers per game. The day’s lineup was highlighted by unseeded James Madison’s historic upset of No. 1 seed, No. 1 ranked, and eventual national champion Oklahoma. The game averaged 620,000 viewers, up 20 percent over 2019’s Game 1. The game between the Sooners and Dukes was the most-viewed Game 1 on record.