Record Viewership for 2025 Women’s College World Series: ESPN Reports
The 2025 Women’s College World Series (WCWS) has achieved unprecedented viewership, becoming the most-watched pre-Finals WCWS on record, according to an announcement from ESPN on Wednesday. With the Championship Series yet to be played, the WCWS has averaged 1.1 million viewers across all ESPN platforms, reflecting a 25% increase year-over-year.
This year’s event has seen significant milestones, including two of the three most-watched pre-finals games in WCWS history. Sunday’s matchup between UCLA and Tennessee attracted over 2 million viewers on ABC, while Saturday’s game featuring Texas defeating rival Oklahoma drew in 1.7 million viewers, a critical winner’s bracket matchup that underscored the fierce competition.
In the semifinals, 1.6 million fans tuned in to watch Texas Tech’s stunning victory over Oklahoma, which ended the Sooners’ impressive streak of four consecutive National Championships. This game marked the second-largest non-finals weekday viewership in WCWS history prior to ESPN’s coverage.
ESPN shared the viewership breakdown, highlighting the growing interest in women’s college sports. As the series progresses, excitement builds for the upcoming Championship Series where Texas Tech will face Texas in a best-of-three showdown to crown this year’s WCWS champion. The first game is set for Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m. ET.
These record numbers not only showcase the popularity of women’s collegiate athletics but also signal a shifting landscape in sports viewership, drawing attention from a broader audience eager to support and celebrate female athletes on a national stage.
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