Monday, November 16, 2009

CFL Playoffs A Ratings Hit

Toronto, ON (November 16, 2009) - The opening weekend of the CFL playoffs have delivered record audiences for TSN.

Preliminary overnight data from BBM Canada confirms the highly anticipated battle of Alberta featuring Edmonton @ Calgary on Sunday afternoon averaged an impressive 1.55 million viewers making it the most-watched conference semifinal game ever recorded.

Additionally, the BC @ Hamilton overtime thriller on TSN attracted 1.36 million viewers.

The audience peaked at 2.1 million viewers during the final half-hour as the Ti-Cats forced overtime only to see the Lions win the game with a dramatic touchdown in extra time.

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