Round one of the 2022 NRL season has proven to be a ratings blockbuster for Foxtel and Kayo, with a record number of footy fans watching the action.
Data obtained by TV Blackbox reveals Saturday night’s Foxtel/Kayo exclusive Tigers v Storm game was #1 NRL regular season game of all-time on subscription television with an average audience of 547K.
The second highest rating game of the 2022 opening round was the Cowboys v Bulldogs with an average audience of 473K.
Overall, Round 1 of the new 2022 season was the highest performing regular season NRL Round of all-time for the Foxtel Group with an average result of 436K nationally.
This figure was up +15% on corresponding 2021 R1 (378K), and was up +8% on previous highest rating regular NRL season (R25 2021, 406K)
Fox Sports Executive Director Steve Crawley celebrate the record result telling TV Blackbox:
“What a great game, Rugby League. We have just come off the most successful season ever and we’re already seeing even greater numbers and records. Season 2022 – can’t wait.”
The impressive viewing figures come at a time when Fox League is committing to broadcasting more NRL games broadcast in 4K Ultra High Definition on Foxtel than ever before.
