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The Most Watched Premier League Games in U.S. History

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In recent years, American-based companies and investors have come to own numerous Premier League clubs. With new ownership comes the expectation to grow the league’s popularity in the United States.

Among the most watched Premier League games, each features at least one club in the top 10 most valuable soccer clubs worldwide.

The most watched Premier League game in American history is the March 31, 2024 match between Arsenal and Manchester City, which drew 2.12 million viewers in the U.S.

The highly-anticipated game featured two teams battling for the top spot on the table. Only one point separated them and it was viewed as a potential title-decider. Both clubs were engaged in a tactical chess match that ultimately ended with a 0-0 draw. 

A December matchup between Liverpool and Arsenal drew 1.96 million American viewers to take second.

Arsenal was at the top of the table before the match began with Liverpool just a point behind. The hotly contested game ended in a draw as both clubs failed to capitalize on opportunities to capture a win. 

The 2023-2024 season was the most successful for the Premier League in terms of U.S. audience and revenue. Six of the most watched Premier League games came during the 2023-2024 season. 

Despite internal turmoil between the Premier League and its clubs, the league is poised to expand its influence in the U.S.

Ranking The Most Watched Premier League Games in the U.S.

Here is the list of the top 10 most watched Premier League Games based on reported viewership in the U.S. The list was compiled using data from NBC Sports and the Premier League.

  • Updated: July 20, 2024
RankingMatchupDateReported U.S. Viewership
1Arsenal vs Manchester CityMarch 31, 20242.12 million
2Liverpool vs ArsenalDecember 23, 20231.96 million
3Arsenal vs Manchester UnitedJanuary 22, 20231.92 million
4Liverpool vs Manchester UnitedDecember 17, 20231.77 million
5Newcastle vs Manchester CityJanuary 13, 20241.68 million
6Manchester City vs ChelseaFebruary 17, 20241.51 million
7Arsenal vs. Manchester UnitedSeptember 3, 20231.48 million
8Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester CityFebruary 5, 20231.47 million
9Manchester City vs. LiverpoolApril 10, 20221.39 million
10Manchester United vs. ChelseaNovember 28, 20211.36 million

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