Sky Sports breaks viewing record: 8.8 million viewers over the weekend.

According to The Sun: Sky Sports set a new viewing record over the weekend.

This was boosted by the Ryder Cup event, which started on Friday and lasted until Sunday.

Sky Sports broke its weekend viewing record. AP Photo/Matt Slocum Ryder Cup coverage on Sky Sports attracted millions of viewers Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Moreover, many fans watched the English Premier League matches, EFL, WSL, SPFL, Bundesliga, rugby, tennis, and NFL.

The total number of views reached 8.8 million, including Arsenal's stunning win over Newcastle.

Sky Sports reported:

“This weekend was the most popular in Sky Sports history with 8.8 million viewers.”

 

“This included watching the historic victory of Team Europe at the Ryder Cup, as well as matches from the Premier League, EFL, WSL, SPFL, Bundesliga, rugby, tennis, and NFL.”

Fans congratulated Sky Sports on this significant achievement on social media.

One viewer tweeted:

“Congratulations to Sky for the record.”

Another added:

“This is a huge audience. It once again proves that live sports remain king of television.”

A third user noted:

“Great victory.”

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Another commentator wrote:

“A true success!”

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Golf fans enjoyed an action-packed weekend, during which Team Europe managed to retain the Ryder Cup title in a fierce battle against Team USA.

Throughout these days, there were emotional moments: Rory McIlroy asked fans to

“be quiet”

, while his wife Erica Stoll accidentally got a drink thrown at her by enthusiastic fans.

This record viewership demonstrates how popular international sporting events are and the emotions they evoke in fans. The Ryder Cup always attracts attention due to the intensity of competition and unforgettable moments, and the outcomes of the past weekend confirmed that live sports remain one of the main reasons people gather in front of their televisions. Team Europe's victory was a true celebration for golf fans, and their support clearly impacted the overall audience.