AFL ratings on Seven – AFL opening round flies high for Seven. Reaches 4.2 million, #1 program three nights in a row.
The 2024 AFL Premiership Season opening round on the Seven Network was a hit with footy fans, reaching 4.2 million people across Channel 7 and 7mate.
Seven’s live and free AFL season opener between Sydney Swans and Melbourne on Thursday night reached 2.3 million viewers nationally.
The gripping game peaked at 977,000 viewers nationally, with an average national audience of 702,000, up 10% compared to the 2023 AFL season average. It was the #1 program of the night in all people, 25 to 54s and 16 to 39s.
The Friday night match between Brisbane and Carlton reached 1.99 million. It peaked at 997,000 viewers, drew an average national audience of 638,000, and was the #1 program on Friday in all people, 25 to 54s, 16 to 39s and grocery shoppers.
Seven’s coverage of the GWS Giants and Collingwood clash on Saturday night reached 1.71 million people, peaked at 671,000 viewers and had an average national audience of 509,000. It was the #1 program in all people, 25 to 54s and 16 to 39s.
The big audiences helped Seven rank #1 in all people across the back half of the week, with a national total TV share of 43.3% on Thursday night, 46.2% on Friday night and 44.5% on Saturday night.
Managing Director Seven Melbourne and Head of Network Sport, Lewis Martin, said:
“The 2024 season has gotten off to an exceptional start, with excellent TV ratings, packed out stadia and unforgettable moments and stories – and we haven’t even made it to round one yet! Australians love their footy and we love bringing it to them. It’s going to a great year for AFL, the fans and Seven.”
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