Thursday Ratings | Seven dominates with AFL, 7NEWS and Home and Away –
NETWORK SHARES
| Network | Share |
|---|---|
| Seven | 36.1% |
| Nine | 22.4% |
| ABC | 18.8% |
| 10 | 12.0% |
| SBS | 10.8% |
NEWS
| Program | Reach | Avg Audience | BVOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEVEN NEWS | 2,106,000 | 1,420,000 | 177,000 |
| 9NEWS | 2,080,000 | 1,283,000 | 215,000 |
BREAKFAST TELEVISION
| Program | Reach | Avg Audience | BVOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNRISE | 931,000 | 415,000 | 59,000 |
| TODAY | 803,000 | 288,000 | 60,000 |
| NEWS BREAKFAST | 587,000 | 201,000 | 21,000 |
MORNING SHOWS
| Program | Reach | Avg Audience | BVOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MORNING SHOW | 540,000 | 254,000 | 39,000 |
AFTERNOON NEWS
| Program | Reach | Avg Audience | BVOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9NEWS AFTERNOON | 804,000 | 416,000 | 56,000 |
| SEVEN NEWS AT 4 | 630,000 | 340,000 | 44,000 |
GAME SHOWS
| Program | Reach | Avg Audience | BVOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIPPING POINT AUSTRALIA | 1,622,000 | 867,000 | 142,000 |
| THE CHASE AUSTRALIA | 1,414,000 | 715,000 | 93,000 |
Analysis
7
Seven News recorded a reach of 2.106 million, an average audience of 1.420 million and a BVOD audience of 177,000. 9News recorded a reach of 2.080 million, an average audience of 1.283 million and a BVOD audience of 215,000.
Seven’s AFL: Thursday Night Football recorded a reach of 1.690 million, an average audience of 774,000 and a BVOD audience of 120,000.
Seven’s AFL: Thursday Night Football – Pre Match recorded a reach of 1.268 million, an average audience of 542,000 and a BVOD audience of 85,000.
Home and Away recorded a reach of 976,000, an average audience of 733,000 and a BVOD audience of 220,000.
Highway Patrol Special recorded a reach of 659,000, an average audience of 321,000 and a BVOD audience of 46,000.
Air Crash Investigations recorded a reach of 612,000, an average audience of 256,000 and a BVOD audience of 27,000.
9
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10
Taskmaster Australia recorded a reach of 735,000, an average audience of 392,000 and a BVOD audience of 41,000.
10 News recorded a reach of 640,000, an average audience of 343,000 and a BVOD audience of 27,000.
ABC
7.30 recorded a reach of 1.126 million, an average audience of 697,000 and a BVOD audience of 50,000.
Restoration Australia recorded a reach of 925,000, an average audience of 494,000 and a BVOD audience of 21,000.
Hard Quiz recorded a reach of 673,000, an average audience of 400,000 and a BVOD audience of 24,000.
SBS
2026 FIFA World Cup: England v Croatia Live recorded a reach of 1.697 million, an average audience of 806,000 and a BVOD audience of 503,000.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Uzbekistan v Colombia Live recorded a reach of 1.062 million, an average audience of 498,000 and a BVOD audience of 261,000.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Ghana v Panama Live recorded a reach of 924,000, an average audience of 438,000 and a BVOD audience of 236,000.
2026 FIFA World Cup: England v Croatia Post-Match recorded a reach of 914,000, an average audience of 438,000 and a BVOD audience of 239,000.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Uzbekistan v Colombia Post-Match recorded a reach of 548,000, an average audience of 267,000 and a BVOD audience of 134,000.
OVERNIGHT TOTAL PEOPLE
Cumulative Reach
National Total TV Reach: 13,520,000
Broadcast TV Reach: 10,154,000
BVOD Reach: 5,797,000
Top 30 Programs
| Rank | Description | Network | Total TV National Reach | Total TV National Average Audience | BVOD National Average Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEVEN NEWS | Seven | 2,106,000 | 1,420,000 | 177,000 |
| 2 | 9NEWS | Nine | 2,080,000 | 1,283,000 | 215,000 |
| 3 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: ENG V CRO LIVE | SBS | 1,697,000 | 806,000 | 503,000 |
| 4 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL | Seven | 1,690,000 | 774,000 | 120,000 |
| 5 | TIPPING POINT AUSTRALIA | Nine | 1,622,000 | 867,000 | 142,000 |
| 6 | A CURRENT AFFAIR | Nine | 1,483,000 | 968,000 | 152,000 |
| 7 | THE CHASE AUSTRALIA | Seven | 1,414,000 | 715,000 | 93,000 |
| 8 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – PRE MATCH | Seven | 1,268,000 | 542,000 | 85,000 |
| 9 | LIVE: UNDER 19S STATE OF ORIGIN | Nine | 1,165,000 | 355,000 | 80,000 |
| 10 | 7.30-EV | ABC | 1,126,000 | 697,000 | 50,000 |
| 11 | ABC NEWS-EV | ABC | 1,123,000 | 851,000 | 59,000 |
| 12 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: UZB V COL LIVE | SBS | 1,062,000 | 498,000 | 261,000 |
| 13 | HOME AND AWAY | Seven | 976,000 | 733,000 | 220,000 |
| 14 | SUNRISE | Seven | 931,000 | 415,000 | 59,000 |
| 15 | RESTORATION AUSTRALIA-EV | ABC | 925,000 | 494,000 | 21,000 |
| 16 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: GHA V PAN LIVE | SBS | 924,000 | 438,000 | 236,000 |
| 17 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: ENG V CRO POST-MATCH | SBS | 914,000 | 438,000 | 239,000 |
| 18 | LIVE: UNDER 19S STATE OF ORIGIN -PRE MATCH | Nine | 810,000 | 444,000 | 104,000 |
| 19 | 9NEWS AFTERNOON | Nine | 804,000 | 416,000 | 56,000 |
| 20 | TODAY | Nine | 803,000 | 288,000 | 60,000 |
| 21 | TASKMASTER AUSTRALIA | 10 | 735,000 | 392,000 | 41,000 |
| 22 | HARD QUIZ S7 RPT | ABC | 673,000 | 400,000 | 24,000 |
| 23 | HIGHWAY PATROL SPECIAL | Seven | 659,000 | 321,000 | 46,000 |
| 24 | 10 NEWS | 10 | 640,000 | 343,000 | 27,000 |
| 25 | SEVEN NEWS AT 4 | Seven | 630,000 | 340,000 | 44,000 |
| 26 | AIR CRASH INVESTIGATIONS | Seven | 612,000 | 256,000 | 27,000 |
| 27 | NEWS BREAKFAST-AM | ABC | 587,000 | 201,000 | 21,000 |
| 28 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: UZB V COL POST-MATCH | SBS | 548,000 | 267,000 | 134,000 |
| 29 | ABC NEWS MORNINGS-AM | ABC | 546,000 | 108,000 | 13,000 |
| 30 | THE MORNING SHOW | Seven | 540,000 | 254,000 | 39,000 |
OVERNIGHT PEOPLE 25–54
Cumulative Reach
National Total TV Reach: 5,522,000
Broadcast TV Reach: 3,450,000
BVOD Reach: 3,047,000
Top 30 Programs
| Rank | Description | Network | Total TV National Reach | Total TV National Average Audience | BVOD National Average Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: ENG V CRO LIVE | SBS | 916,000 | 442,000 | 296,000 |
| 2 | 9NEWS | Nine | 598,000 | 350,000 | 105,000 |
| 3 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL | Seven | 577,000 | 283,000 | 64,000 |
| 4 | SEVEN NEWS | Seven | 549,000 | 337,000 | 86,000 |
| 5 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: UZB V COL LIVE | SBS | 543,000 | 276,000 | 154,000 |
| 6 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: ENG V CRO POST-MATCH | SBS | 476,000 | 230,000 | 142,000 |
| 7 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: GHA V PAN LIVE | SBS | 476,000 | 245,000 | 139,000 |
| 8 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – PRE MATCH | Seven | 465,000 | 206,000 | 45,000 |
| 9 | A CURRENT AFFAIR | Nine | 434,000 | 264,000 | 76,000 |
| 10 | TIPPING POINT AUSTRALIA | Nine | 426,000 | 210,000 | 66,000 |
| 11 | LIVE: UNDER 19S STATE OF ORIGIN | Nine | 411,000 | 131,000 | 45,000 |
| 12 | THE CHASE AUSTRALIA | Seven | 336,000 | 156,000 | 44,000 |
| 13 | TASKMASTER AUSTRALIA | 10 | 330,000 | 211,000 | 25,000 |
| 14 | HOME AND AWAY | Seven | 306,000 | 234,000 | 111,000 |
| 15 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: UZB V COL POST-MATCH | SBS | 285,000 | 147,000 | 79,000 |
| 16 | SUNRISE | Seven | 278,000 | 114,000 | 31,000 |
| 17 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: GHA V PAN POST-MATCH | SBS | 263,000 | 162,000 | 90,000 |
| 18 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: GHA V PAN PRE-MATCH | SBS | 260,000 | 170,000 | 95,000 |
| 19 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: ENG V CRO PRE-MATCH | SBS | 259,000 | 115,000 | 65,000 |
| 20 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: POR V COD LIVE | SBS | 258,000 | 118,000 | 78,000 |
| 21 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: UZB V COL PRE-MATCH | SBS | 257,000 | 168,000 | 85,000 |
| 22 | TODAY | Nine | 257,000 | 98,000 | 32,000 |
| 23 | LIVE: UNDER 19S STATE OF ORIGIN -PRE MATCH | Nine | 241,000 | 147,000 | 56,000 |
| 24 | ABC NEWS-EV | ABC | 217,000 | 156,000 | 22,000 |
| 25 | 9NEWS AFTERNOON | Nine | 210,000 | 104,000 | 26,000 |
| 26 | 7.30-EV | ABC | 208,000 | 124,000 | 20,000 |
| 27 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: FRA V SEN RPT | SBS | 199,000 | 72,000 | 25,000 |
| 28 | HIGHWAY PATROL SPECIAL | Seven | 196,000 | 92,000 | 24,000 |
| 29 | NCIS | 10 | 196,000 | 58,000 | 4,000 |
| 30 | 10 NEWS | 10 | 189,000 | 99,000 | 13,000 |
OVERNIGHT PEOPLE 16–39
Cumulative Reach
National Total TV Reach: 3,111,000
Broadcast TV Reach: 1,628,000
BVOD Reach: 1,838,000
Top 30 Programs
| Rank | Description | Network | Total TV National Reach | Total TV National Average Audience | BVOD National Average Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: ENG V CRO LIVE | SBS | 534,000 | 257,000 | 182,000 |
| 2 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: UZB V COL LIVE | SBS | 330,000 | 161,000 | 103,000 |
| 3 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: GHA V PAN LIVE | SBS | 282,000 | 140,000 | 91,000 |
| 4 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: ENG V CRO POST-MATCH | SBS | 266,000 | 125,000 | 84,000 |
| 5 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL | Seven | 251,000 | 119,000 | 41,000 |
| 6 | 9NEWS | Nine | 241,000 | 136,000 | 52,000 |
| 7 | SEVEN NEWS | Seven | 207,000 | 120,000 | 43,000 |
| 8 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – PRE MATCH | Seven | 195,000 | 87,000 | 28,000 |
| 9 | TIPPING POINT AUSTRALIA | Nine | 180,000 | 85,000 | 33,000 |
| 10 | LIVE: UNDER 19S STATE OF ORIGIN | Nine | 172,000 | 59,000 | 27,000 |
| 11 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: ENG V CRO PRE-MATCH | SBS | 170,000 | 72,000 | 40,000 |
| 12 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: POR V COD LIVE | SBS | 169,000 | 79,000 | 56,000 |
| 13 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: UZB V COL POST-MATCH | SBS | 166,000 | 81,000 | 50,000 |
| 14 | A CURRENT AFFAIR | Nine | 156,000 | 89,000 | 38,000 |
| 15 | TASKMASTER AUSTRALIA | 10 | 149,000 | 104,000 | 14,000 |
| 16 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: GHA V PAN POST-MATCH | SBS | 143,000 | 80,000 | 56,000 |
| 17 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: GHA V PAN PRE-MATCH | SBS | 143,000 | 93,000 | 57,000 |
| 18 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: UZB V COL PRE-MATCH | SBS | 135,000 | 86,000 | 54,000 |
| 19 | HOME AND AWAY | Seven | 133,000 | 110,000 | 61,000 |
| 20 | THE CHASE AUSTRALIA | Seven | 123,000 | 51,000 | 22,000 |
| 21 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: FRA V SEN RPT | SBS | 105,000 | 35,000 | 15,000 |
| 22 | LIVE: UNDER 19S STATE OF ORIGIN -PRE MATCH | Nine | 99,000 | 59,000 | 31,000 |
| 23 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: POR V COD POST-MATCH | SBS | 99,000 | 46,000 | 27,000 |
| 24 | ABC NEWS-EV | ABC | 94,000 | 70,000 | 11,000 |
| 25 | NCIS | 10 | 93,000 | 30,000 | 2,000 |
| 26 | 7.30-EV | ABC | 87,000 | 54,000 | 9,000 |
| 27 | 9NEWS AFTERNOON | Nine | 83,000 | 36,000 | 13,000 |
| 28 | HIGHWAY PATROL SPECIAL | Seven | 81,000 | 43,000 | 13,000 |
| 29 | SUNRISE | Seven | 80,000 | 29,000 | 13,000 |
| 30 | AIR CRASH INVESTIGATIONS | Seven | 79,000 | 40,000 | 8,000 |
OVERNIGHT GROCERY SHOPPERS (18+)
Cumulative Reach
National Total TV Reach: 9,974,000
Broadcast TV Reach: 7,504,000
BVOD Reach: 4,524,000
Top 30 Programs
| Rank | Description | Network | Total TV National Reach | Total TV National Average Audience | BVOD National Average Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEVEN NEWS | Seven | 1,693,000 | 1,145,000 | 143,000 |
| 2 | 9NEWS | Nine | 1,649,000 | 1,030,000 | 176,000 |
| 3 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL | Seven | 1,315,000 | 606,000 | 93,000 |
| 4 | TIPPING POINT AUSTRALIA | Nine | 1,304,000 | 704,000 | 116,000 |
| 5 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: ENG V CRO LIVE | SBS | 1,255,000 | 614,000 | 388,000 |
| 6 | A CURRENT AFFAIR | Nine | 1,199,000 | 788,000 | 124,000 |
| 7 | THE CHASE AUSTRALIA | Seven | 1,158,000 | 592,000 | 76,000 |
| 8 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – PRE MATCH | Seven | 995,000 | 421,000 | 66,000 |
| 9 | 7.30-EV | ABC | 939,000 | 584,000 | 44,000 |
| 10 | ABC NEWS-EV | ABC | 923,000 | 704,000 | 51,000 |
| 11 | LIVE: UNDER 19S STATE OF ORIGIN | Nine | 892,000 | 264,000 | 64,000 |
| 12 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: UZB V COL LIVE | SBS | 807,000 | 384,000 | 197,000 |
| 13 | HOME AND AWAY | Seven | 784,000 | 590,000 | 179,000 |
| 14 | RESTORATION AUSTRALIA-EV | ABC | 777,000 | 419,000 | 19,000 |
| 15 | SUNRISE | Seven | 765,000 | 342,000 | 49,000 |
| 16 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: GHA V PAN LIVE | SBS | 690,000 | 329,000 | 181,000 |
| 17 | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: ENG V CRO POST-MATCH | SBS | 679,000 | 325,000 | 187,000 |
| 18 | 9NEWS AFTERNOON | Nine | 659,000 | 347,000 | 46,000 |
| 19 | TODAY | Nine | 650,000 | 237,000 | 50,000 |
| 20 | LIVE: UNDER 19S STATE OF ORIGIN -PRE MATCH | Nine | 624,000 | 345,000 | 84,000 |
| 21 | TASKMASTER AUSTRALIA | 10 | 593,000 | 311,000 | 34,000 |
| 22 | HARD QUIZ S7 RPT | ABC | 563,000 | 338,000 | 21,000 |
| 23 | HIGHWAY PATROL SPECIAL | Seven | 541,000 | 262,000 | 37,000 |
| 24 | 10 NEWS | 10 | 525,000 | 281,000 | 23,000 |
| 25 | SEVEN NEWS AT 4 | Seven | 520,000 | 278,000 | 36,000 |
| 26 | NEWS BREAKFAST-AM | ABC | 493,000 | 170,000 | 19,000 |
| 27 | AIR CRASH INVESTIGATIONS | Seven | 493,000 | 206,000 | 22,000 |
| 28 | ABC NEWS MORNINGS-AM | ABC | 458,000 | 91,000 | 11,000 |
| 29 | THE MORNING SHOW | Seven | 450,000 | 213,000 | 32,000 |
| 30 | TIPPING POINT UK -RPT | Nine | 436,000 | 223,000 | 26,000 |
CONSOLIDATED 7 TOTAL PEOPLE
Cumulative Reach
National Total TV Reach: 21,562,000
Broadcast TV Reach: 17,252,000
BVOD Reach: 12,458,000
Top 30 Programs
| Rank | Description | Network | Total TV National Reach | Total TV National Average Audience | BVOD National Average Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEVEN NEWS | Seven | 2,237,000 | 1,461,000 | 179,000 |
| 2 | 9NEWS | Nine | 1,994,000 | 1,212,000 | 215,000 |
| 3 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL | Seven | 1,721,000 | 671,000 | 87,000 |
| 4 | THURSDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE | Nine | 1,520,000 | 688,000 | 166,000 |
| 5 | TIPPING POINT AUSTRALIA | Nine | 1,515,000 | 869,000 | 147,000 |
| 6 | THE CHASE AUSTRALIA | Seven | 1,480,000 | 753,000 | 94,000 |
| 7 | A CURRENT AFFAIR | Nine | 1,411,000 | 933,000 | 158,000 |
| 8 | HOME AND AWAY | Seven | 1,391,000 | 1,107,000 | 384,000 |
| 9 | 7.30-EV | ABC | 1,202,000 | 658,000 | 55,000 |
| 10 | BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT | Seven | 1,163,000 | 392,000 | 49,000 |
| 11 | ABC NEWS-EV | ABC | 1,109,000 | 867,000 | 60,000 |
| 12 | TASKMASTER AUSTRALIA | 10 | 962,000 | 551,000 | 102,000 |
| 13 | SUNRISE | Seven | 946,000 | 417,000 | 64,000 |
| 14 | THURSDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE -PRE MATCH | Nine | 907,000 | 499,000 | 125,000 |
| 15 | RESTORATION AUSTRALIA-EV | ABC | 876,000 | 465,000 | 39,000 |
| 16 | TODAY | Nine | 799,000 | 326,000 | 65,000 |
| 17 | HARD QUIZ S7 RPT | ABC | 733,000 | 422,000 | 24,000 |
| 18 | 9NEWS AFTERNOON | Nine | 727,000 | 347,000 | 56,000 |
| 19 | SEVEN NEWS AT 4 | Seven | 692,000 | 348,000 | 46,000 |
| 20 | 2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALS – FINALS | Nine | 682,000 | 155,000 | 20,000 |
| 21 | THURSDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE -POST MATCH | Nine | 667,000 | 216,000 | 55,000 |
| 22 | 10 NEWS | 10 | 635,000 | 317,000 | 27,000 |
| 23 | NEWS BREAKFAST-AM | ABC | 622,000 | 230,000 | 24,000 |
| 24 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – PRE GAME | Seven | 602,000 | 297,000 | 45,000 |
| 25 | THE MORNING SHOW | Seven | 593,000 | 266,000 | 41,000 |
| 26 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – POST MATCH | Seven | 580,000 | 252,000 | 32,000 |
| 27 | ABC NEWS MORNINGS-AM | ABC | 538,000 | 111,000 | 14,000 |
| 28 | GROUND UP-ENCORE | ABC | 535,000 | 339,000 | 7,000 |
| 29 | TIPPING POINT UK -RPT | Nine | 500,000 | 258,000 | 30,000 |
| 30 | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW-PM | ABC | 491,000 | 225,000 | 12,000 |
CONSOLIDATED 7 PEOPLE 25–54
Cumulative Reach
National Total TV Reach: 9,297,000
Broadcast TV Reach: 6,690,000
BVOD Reach: 6,507,000
Top 30 Programs
| Rank | Description | Network | Total TV National Reach | Total TV National Average Audience | BVOD National Average Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL | Seven | 585,000 | 252,000 | 46,000 |
| 2 | SEVEN NEWS | Seven | 580,000 | 345,000 | 86,000 |
| 3 | 9NEWS | Nine | 551,000 | 322,000 | 105,000 |
| 4 | THURSDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE | Nine | 546,000 | 259,000 | 93,000 |
| 5 | TASKMASTER AUSTRALIA | 10 | 470,000 | 310,000 | 65,000 |
| 6 | HOME AND AWAY | Seven | 460,000 | 386,000 | 195,000 |
| 7 | A CURRENT AFFAIR | Nine | 410,000 | 241,000 | 79,000 |
| 8 | THE CHASE AUSTRALIA | Seven | 369,000 | 175,000 | 44,000 |
| 9 | TIPPING POINT AUSTRALIA | Nine | 366,000 | 195,000 | 68,000 |
| 10 | BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT | Seven | 324,000 | 91,000 | 22,000 |
| 11 | THURSDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE -PRE MATCH | Nine | 307,000 | 186,000 | 68,000 |
| 12 | SUNRISE | Seven | 276,000 | 124,000 | 33,000 |
| 13 | TODAY | Nine | 265,000 | 107,000 | 34,000 |
| 14 | 7.30-EV | ABC | 249,000 | 119,000 | 21,000 |
| 15 | THURSDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE -POST MATCH | Nine | 228,000 | 87,000 | 31,000 |
| 16 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – POST MATCH | Seven | 198,000 | 93,000 | 17,000 |
| 17 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – PRE GAME | Seven | 198,000 | 105,000 | 23,000 |
| 18 | NEWS BREAKFAST-AM | ABC | 187,000 | 68,000 | 11,000 |
| 19 | 2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALS – FINALS | Nine | 186,000 | 48,000 | 10,000 |
| 20 | MILLIONAIRE HOT SEAT RPT | 10 | 176,000 | 74,000 | 11,000 |
| 21 | ABC NEWS-EV | ABC | 175,000 | 138,000 | 22,000 |
| 22 | NCIS | 10 | 171,000 | 63,000 | 5,000 |
| 23 | RESTORATION AUSTRALIA-EV | ABC | 166,000 | 68,000 | 14,000 |
| 24 | SEVEN NEWS AT 4 | Seven | 162,000 | 81,000 | 22,000 |
| 25 | 9NEWS AFTERNOON | Nine | 162,000 | 81,000 | 26,000 |
| 26 | 10 NEWS | 10 | 154,000 | 75,000 | 13,000 |
| 27 | SUNRISE -EARLY | Seven | 152,000 | 77,000 | 21,000 |
| 28 | TODAY -EARLY | Nine | 141,000 | 67,000 | 21,000 |
| 29 | THE MORNING SHOW | Seven | 138,000 | 71,000 | 21,000 |
| 30 | THE BIG BANG THEORY RPT | 10 | 135,000 | 29,000 | 3,000 |
CONSOLIDATED 7 PEOPLE 16–39
Cumulative Reach
National Total TV Reach: 6,425,000
Broadcast TV Reach: 4,245,000
BVOD Reach: 4,130,000
Top 30 Programs
| Rank | Description | Network | Total TV National Reach | Total TV National Average Audience | BVOD National Average Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL | Seven | 290,000 | 125,000 | 29,000 |
| 2 | THURSDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE | Nine | 287,000 | 139,000 | 57,000 |
| 3 | TASKMASTER AUSTRALIA | 10 | 237,000 | 162,000 | 39,000 |
| 4 | HOME AND AWAY | Seven | 220,000 | 179,000 | 110,000 |
| 5 | 9NEWS | Nine | 219,000 | 118,000 | 52,000 |
| 6 | SEVEN NEWS | Seven | 213,000 | 132,000 | 43,000 |
| 7 | THURSDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE -PRE MATCH | Nine | 160,000 | 95,000 | 38,000 |
| 8 | TIPPING POINT AUSTRALIA | Nine | 148,000 | 83,000 | 34,000 |
| 9 | A CURRENT AFFAIR | Nine | 148,000 | 86,000 | 40,000 |
| 10 | THE CHASE AUSTRALIA | Seven | 134,000 | 63,000 | 22,000 |
| 11 | BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT | Seven | 128,000 | 32,000 | 11,000 |
| 12 | THURSDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE -POST MATCH | Nine | 111,000 | 45,000 | 18,000 |
| 13 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – PRE GAME | Seven | 105,000 | 60,000 | 13,000 |
| 14 | 7.30-EV | ABC | 104,000 | 44,000 | 10,000 |
| 15 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – POST MATCH | Seven | 95,000 | 54,000 | 10,000 |
| 16 | TODAY | Nine | 91,000 | 36,000 | 15,000 |
| 17 | SUNRISE | Seven | 90,000 | 33,000 | 15,000 |
| 18 | 2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALS – FINALS | Nine | 76,000 | 20,000 | 5,000 |
| 19 | MILLIONAIRE HOT SEAT RPT | 10 | 74,000 | 31,000 | 5,000 |
| 20 | ABC NEWS-EV | ABC | 70,000 | 60,000 | 10,000 |
| 21 | NEWS BREAKFAST-AM | ABC | 65,000 | 23,000 | 5,000 |
| 22 | 9NEWS AFTERNOON | Nine | 65,000 | 32,000 | 13,000 |
| 23 | NCIS | 10 | 65,000 | 26,000 | 2,000 |
| 24 | HARD QUIZ S7 RPT | ABC | 60,000 | 36,000 | 4,000 |
| 25 | GROUND UP-ENCORE | ABC | 58,000 | 47,000 | 1,000 |
| 26 | TODAY EXTRA | Nine | 54,000 | 21,000 | 10,000 |
| 27 | SEVEN NEWS AT 4 | Seven | 54,000 | 25,000 | 11,000 |
| 28 | RESTORATION AUSTRALIA-EV | ABC | 54,000 | 26,000 | 6,000 |
| 29 | FRIENDS RPT | 10 | 47,000 | 7,000 | 1,000 |
| 30 | TIPPING POINT UK -RPT | Nine | 43,000 | 22,000 | 7,000 |
CONSOLIDATED 7 GROCERY SHOPPERS (18+)
Cumulative Reach
National Total TV Reach: 14,461,000
Broadcast TV Reach: 11,486,000
BVOD Reach: 9,465,000
Top 30 Programs
| Rank | Description | Network | Total TV National Reach | Total TV National Average Audience | BVOD National Average Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEVEN NEWS | Seven | 1,806,000 | 1,188,000 | 145,000 |
| 2 | 9NEWS | Nine | 1,580,000 | 977,000 | 176,000 |
| 3 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL | Seven | 1,312,000 | 495,000 | 67,000 |
| 4 | TIPPING POINT AUSTRALIA | Nine | 1,212,000 | 710,000 | 121,000 |
| 5 | THE CHASE AUSTRALIA | Seven | 1,210,000 | 621,000 | 77,000 |
| 6 | THURSDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE | Nine | 1,154,000 | 525,000 | 131,000 |
| 7 | A CURRENT AFFAIR | Nine | 1,132,000 | 747,000 | 129,000 |
| 8 | HOME AND AWAY | Seven | 1,115,000 | 889,000 | 312,000 |
| 9 | 7.30-EV | ABC | 989,000 | 548,000 | 49,000 |
| 10 | BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT | Seven | 938,000 | 322,000 | 40,000 |
| 11 | ABC NEWS-EV | ABC | 901,000 | 704,000 | 53,000 |
| 12 | SUNRISE | Seven | 775,000 | 344,000 | 53,000 |
| 13 | TASKMASTER AUSTRALIA | 10 | 741,000 | 420,000 | 83,000 |
| 14 | RESTORATION AUSTRALIA-EV | ABC | 734,000 | 391,000 | 35,000 |
| 15 | THURSDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE -PRE MATCH | Nine | 690,000 | 379,000 | 100,000 |
| 16 | TODAY | Nine | 632,000 | 258,000 | 54,000 |
| 17 | HARD QUIZ S7 RPT | ABC | 600,000 | 349,000 | 21,000 |
| 18 | 9NEWS AFTERNOON | Nine | 588,000 | 287,000 | 46,000 |
| 19 | SEVEN NEWS AT 4 | Seven | 568,000 | 288,000 | 38,000 |
| 20 | 2026 AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING TRIALS – FINALS | Nine | 541,000 | 124,000 | 16,000 |
| 21 | THURSDAY NIGHT NRL LIVE -POST MATCH | Nine | 523,000 | 165,000 | 44,000 |
| 22 | NEWS BREAKFAST-AM | ABC | 520,000 | 196,000 | 22,000 |
| 23 | 10 NEWS | 10 | 508,000 | 258,000 | 22,000 |
| 24 | THE MORNING SHOW | Seven | 489,000 | 220,000 | 33,000 |
| 25 | ABC NEWS MORNINGS-AM | ABC | 448,000 | 92,000 | 12,000 |
| 26 | GROUND UP-ENCORE | ABC | 444,000 | 280,000 | 6,000 |
| 27 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – PRE GAME | Seven | 441,000 | 217,000 | 35,000 |
| 28 | SEVEN’S AFL: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – POST MATCH | Seven | 438,000 | 187,000 | 25,000 |
| 29 | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW-PM | ABC | 414,000 | 192,000 | 10,000 |
| 30 | TIPPING POINT UK -RPT | Nine | 412,000 | 215,000 | 25,000 |
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Seven’s huge Thursday: #1 in all demos, 7NEWS on top, AFL soars 59%
• Seven #1 nationally in total TV
• Seven wins in all demos
• National total TV audience share, 6.00pm to midnight: 51.2%
• National total TV audience share, 6.00am to midnight: 48.1%
• 7plus: #1 in BVOD, soars 69% year-on-year
• 7NEWS: #1 program, reaches 2.11 million, up 14% year-on-year
• The Chase Australia: reaches 1.41 million, up 9% year-on-year
• AFL Thursday Night Football: reaches 1.69 million, up 59% year-on-year
• Sunrise: #1 at breakfast, 44% more viewers than Today
18 June 2026:
Seven Network reaches 6 million Australians nationally.
6.00pm to midnight:
• Seven Network: #1 nationally in total TV in all people with a 51.2% share.
• Seven Network: #1 nationally in total TV in 25 to 54s with a 48.8% share.
• Seven Network: #1 nationally in total TV in 16 to 39s with a 49.1% share.
• Seven Network: #1 nationally in total TV in grocery shoppers with a 51.2% share.
6.00am to midnight:
• Seven Network: #1 nationally in total TV in all people with a 48.1% share.
• Seven Network: #1 nationally in total TV in 25 to 54s with a 46.5% share.
• Seven Network: #1 nationally in total TV in 16 to 39s with a 49.1% share.
• Seven Network: #1 nationally in total TV in grocery shoppers with a 51.2% share.
7plus: #1 in BVOD with a 49.8% commercial share. Reach up 69% year-on-year.
7NEWS Thursday: #1 program in all people and grocery shoppers. National reach 2.11 million, national audience 1.42 million.
• Up 14% year-on-year in total TV, up 84% on 7plus.
Seven’s AFL: Thursday Night Football: National reach 1.69 million, national audience 774,000.
• Up 59% year-on-year in total TV, up 220% on 7plus.
• Up 16% week-on-week in total TV, up 39% on 7plus.
The Chase Australia Thursday: National reach 1.41 million, national audience 715,000.
• Up 9% year-on-year in total TV, up 81% on 7plus.
Home and Away Thursday: #1 drama. National reach 976,000, national audience 733,000.
• Up 3% year-on-year in total TV, up 77% on 7plus.
Sunrise Thursday: #1 breakfast program. National reach 931,000, national audience 415,000.
• 44% more viewers than Today.
NATIONAL TOTAL TV COMMERCIAL SHARES (%):
6.00pm to midnight
Network | All people | 25 to 54s | Grocery shoppers
Seven Network | 51.2 | 48.8 | 51.2
Nine Network | 31.8 | 30.7 | 31.7
Network Ten | 17.0 | 20.5 | 17.1
NATIONAL TOTAL TV COMMERCIAL SHARES (%):
6.00am to midnight
Network | All people | 25 to 54s | Grocery shoppers
Seven Network | 48.1 | 46.5 | 48.4
Nine Network | 35.0 | 34.0 | 35.1
Network Ten | 16.9 | 19.4 | 16.6
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TV Central does not currently provide information from Channel 9.
10
No media release provided today.
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Thursday Ratings | Seven dominates with AFL, 7NEWS and Home and Away
