Ryder Cup Triumph at Bethpage Black Leads to Record-Breaking Weekend for Sky Sports
Sky Sports Sees Record-Breaking Viewership Over Ryder Cup Weekend
This past weekend marked a historic moment for Sky Sports as a staggering 8.8 million viewers tuned in for a thrilling lineup of live sports. Highlights included the memorable 2025 Ryder Cup, Premier League matches, EFL action, WSL games, SPFL confrontations, Bundesliga fixtures, as well as rugby league, tennis, and NFL events.
Unprecedented Ryder Cup Engagement
Central to the weekend’s excitement was the 2025 Ryder Cup, which captivated audiences with a record-breaking 5 million viewers watching Team Europe battle Team USA over three thrilling days. Viewership for this year’s action saw a remarkable 45% increase compared to the 2023 Ryder Cup.
On Sunday evening, one in four television viewers were glued to the dramatic conclusion of the singles matches, with over 40% of those aged under 35 tuning in. The peak viewing moment just after 10 PM was the highest ever recorded for golf on Sky Sports, surpassing the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah and Rory McIlroy’s Masters victory, which had previously set the record for the most-watched single day.
Sky Sports Social Media and Digital Performance
The interest in the Ryder Cup extended well beyond traditional broadcasting. Sky Sports’ social media channels generated an impressive 55 million views across all platforms, marking a 66% increase from 2023. Additionally, the Ryder Cup week garnered 12.4 million page views on the Sky Sports app and skysports.com, while the Sky Sports Golf podcast emerged as the trending leader on Apple Podcasts during the weekend.
Statements from Sky Sports Leadership
Jonathan Licht, Chief Sports Officer at Sky Sports, commented, “The Ryder Cup weekend consistently delivers high drama, and this year was no exception. Viewers witnessed extraordinary twists leading to a historic victory for Team Europe. The record audiences tuning in to both the Ryder Cup and a host of other sports—such as the Premier League and NFL—demonstrate that major sporting events provide unparalleled entertainment. Our dedicated teams at Sky Sports make these moments unmissable for fans.”
Key Sporting Events Broadcasted
Over the weekend, Sky Sports featured a diverse array of events, including:
- Saturday, September 27
- Ryder Cup: Day 2
- Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs. Sunderland, Spurs vs. Wolves
- Championship: Coventry City vs. Birmingham City, Wrexham vs. Derby County
- WSL: Arsenal Women vs. Aston Villa Women
- Bundesliga: Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
- Super League: Leeds Rhinos vs. St Helens
- WTA Tour: China Open
- ATP Tour: Japan Open
- Sunday, September 28
- Ryder Cup: Day 3
- Premier League: Aston Villa vs. Fulham, Newcastle United vs. Arsenal
- SPFL: Livingston vs. Rangers
- WSL: Liverpool Women vs. Man Utd Women, Man City Women vs. London City Lionesses
- WTA Tour: China Open
- ATP Tour: Japan Open
- NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings (NFL Dublin), Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Rams vs. Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens
This record-breaking weekend not only highlighted the thrilling sports lineup but also showcased Sky Sports’ position as a leading provider of live sports entertainment in the UK.
