Sunday's Royals game was most-watched ever on FOX Sports Kansas City
The Royals' series finale against the Chicago White Sox was the most-watched event ever on FOX Sports Kansas City, establishing a new ratings high for the third time in seven games.
Sunday's game averaged a 17.3 household rating/160,000 households in the Kansas City market, according to Nielsen Media Research. It was the most-watched program of the day in Kansas City. Royals-White Sox peaked at a 19.6/181,000 households/36 share.
The Hy-Vee Royals Live pregame show, which aired from 12:30 to 1 p.m., earned a 6.3 for its highest rating ever. Boulevard Royals Live postgame following the conclusion of the suspended game posted an all-time best 12.5.
Highest-rated Royals games on FOX Sports Kansas City | |||
Rank | Rating | Date | Game |
1. | 17.3 | 4/26/15 | at Chicago (AL) |
2. | 15.9 | 4/21/15 | vs. Minnesota |
3. | 14.6 | 4/19/15 | vs. Oakland |
4. | 14.6 | 4/23/15 | at Chicago (AL) |
5. | 14.5 | *4/24/15 | at Chicago (AL) |
April 24 game was suspended in 9th inning due to weather and completed on April 26.