Premier League viewership in US up 20 percent among young Americans

English Premier League viewership up 20 percent among young Americans following World Cup, Nielsen Sports data shows.Published On 5 Oct 20265 Oct 2026The Premier League has struck a ⁠chord with young ⁠Americans after the US cohosted this year’s World Cup, with viewership for the English top-flight up 20 percent among ⁠18-34-year-olds so far this season, shows data from Nielsen Sports released on Monday.US broadcasters NBC and the USA Network ⁠have attracted an average of half a million viewers for Premier League games so far this season – a 3 percent increase as the sport’s popularity has grown.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Israel face spitting allegation as Ireland boss ‘delighted’ games are overlist 2 of 4Man City’s Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest US international goalscorerlist 3 of 4No handshakes and a delayed ceremony as India beat Pakistan at Asian Gameslist 4 of 4Fernandes calls Ronaldo and denies Portugal rift ahead of Norway gameend of list“The World Cup served as a powerful catalyst, expanding the Premier ‌League’s footprint across a far broader demographic in the US,” said Jon Stainer, global GM at Nielsen Sports.“Our data shows that fandom is not only re...