WIGAN WARRIORS’ World Club Challenge win over Penrith Panthers recorded impressive viewing figures over the weekend.
On Saturday night, live at 8pm, Wigan inflicted a 16-12 defeat on their Australian opponents to leave the latter still seeking their first win in the competition.
The anticipation surrounding the fixture was huge – both inside and outside the DW Stadium – as 25,000 people flocked to the venue whilst hundreds of thousands watched it on TV.
Both the BBC and Sky Sports covered the event, with BBC 2 averaging 350,000 and a 2.5% audience share, according to Rugbyleagueontv.
The actual peak was 539,000 on the BBC whilst there was a peak of 80,000 on Sky Sports Main Event and an average of 51,000 with a 0.4% share of the audience.
The World Club Challenge in 2023 had an average of 202,000 viewers on Channel 4 and although that fixture was broadcast on a Saturday morning.
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