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Surprising Ratings
What has been particularly noteworthy about TGL is its rapid rise in viewership, especially when compared to other sports experiencing significant struggles. For instance, the NBA has seen several declines in audience numbers this season. As TGL made its debut, drawing in approximately 999,000 viewers, it marked a significant increase of 28% over a college basketball game featuring Duke and Pittsburgh, which aired concurrently. The ratings even peaked at 1.1 million viewers during the event's airing, showcasing the league's growing popularity.