Unveiling the Draw: A Triumph for this Broadcaster in German Viewership
Saturday's ratings weren't just about our soccer U17 World Cup heroes, they also recognized the allure of the European Football Championship 2024 (EM 2024) draw. The event, broadcasted live from the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, garnered a substantial audience.
EM 2024 Draw: RTL and ZDF Took Control of the Screen
ZDF, our beloved channel, amassed an impressive 2.7 million viewers, while RTL managed a solid 1.1 million viewers, despite a delay of eleven minutes.
Prior to the draw, viewers were treated to a sports studio with ski coverage, interviews of victorious skiers, advertisements and a recap of our record-breaking U17 World Cup soccer victory.
As the eleventh minute ticked away, viewers were greeted by commentator Oliver Schmidt's apology for the delay: "We're sneaking into the Elbphilharmonie a little late."
RTL sealed their place in our hearts with their Saturday broadcast of the U17 soccer final. Securing the deal at the last minute, RTL teamed up with national broadcasters Florian König, Marco Hagemann, and Steffen Freund.
In its peak, up to 4 million soccer enthusiasts watched the thrilling finale on RTL. The average viewership totaled 2.47 million viewers, ensuring an impressive 20.90% share of the total audience. In the nail-biting penalty shootout, RTL's share rose to a remarkable 26.8%.
Insights Worth Noting:
- Out of the three penalty shots saved by RTL's star goalkeeper, two were successfully defended during the shootout and one sailed harmlessly over the goal.
- The German National Team, along with their European counterparts, will compete in the Soccer EM 2024, with the draw for the tournament broadcast on both RTL and ZDF.
- While ZDF will showcase the German National Team's soccer matches during the World Cup season, handball fans can also look forward to catching up with the DHB's team in the World Cup on the same channel.
- Following the World Cup, viewers can enjoy a myriad of sports news and updates on ZDF, including the German National Team's future soccer and handball competitions.
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