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Florida Clinches NCAA Title as Championship Game Draws Record Viewership

The 2025 NCAA March Madness championship between Florida and Houston averaged 18.1 million viewers, marking the most-watched title game since 2019.

Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) loses the ball as he attempts to shoot against Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) in the second half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Data: ESPN via Nielsen; Chart: Axios Visuals

Overview

  • Florida defeated Houston to win the 2025 NCAA March Madness championship in a dramatic final game.
  • The championship game averaged 18.1 million viewers on CBS, a 22% increase from last year’s title game.
  • Viewership peaked at 21.1 million during the game’s intense conclusion, setting a new milestone for college basketball broadcasting.
  • The Final Four weekend averaged 16.4 million viewers across three games, the highest in eight years, with a 21% increase from 2024.
  • The tournament as a whole saw consistent audience growth, with the second round achieving its best viewership since 1993.