The CBS Television Network’s coverage of Super Bowl XLVII featuring the Baltimore Ravens’ 34-31 win over the San Francisco 49ers’ on Sunday, Feb. 3 (6:32-8:41 and 9:11-10:47 PM, ET) was watched in all-or-part* by a record 164.1 million viewers, up 3% from last year’s 159.2 million for Super Bowl XLVI (N.Y. Giants-New England).  

Last night’s 164.1 million (Persons 2+) is the highest number of viewers to ever watch all-or-part of the Super Bowl.  The previous high was 2011’s 162.9 million for the Green Packers-Pittsburgh Steelers game.  

*(watched at least six minutes of the telecast)

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CBS Sports Contacts: In New Orleans – 504/717-2387

Jen Sabatelle  (917) 576-2435 jsabatelle@cbs.com

Robin Brendle  (732) 803-8389 rlbrendle@cbs.com

Jerry Caraccioli (917) 312-4940 gwcaraccioli@cbs.com