Overview
- Das Erste’s Germany–Serbia handball broadcast drew 5.66 million viewers for a 23.8% share and 31.7% among ages 14–49.
- RTL’s concurrent 2. Bundesliga match Hertha vs. Schalke averaged about 1.15 million viewers and posted just 7.7% and 8.7% in the 14–49 demo across the halves.
- ZDF led the day with consistent strength, including Helen Dorn at 4.80 million viewers and 20.2% in primetime, plus daytime biathlon above 3 million with a 31.5% share.
- Late-night NFL on RTL (Bills vs. Broncos) drew over half a million viewers and lifted overnight demo shares, yet RTL’s 14–49 day share remained at 7.2%.
- Private rivals lagged overall, with ProSieben at 4.8%, Vox at 4.7%, and Sat.1 at 5.8% in daily share.