Nine’s radio stations are the outright market leaders in Sydney and Melbourne for their coverage of NRL and AFL.

In the highly competitive sports broadcasting sector, last week’s GfK Survey 3 ratings results show that Sydney’s 2GB and Melbourne’s 3AW dominate across every timeslot. 

In Sydney, The Continuous Call Team is clear Number 1 for NRL coverage:

• Across all weekend shifts combined (Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-7pm), 2GB commands a winning share of 9.2, ahead of ABC (5.8), Triple M (4.7) and SEN (0.4).
• On Friday nights 2GB averages a 15.1 share, streaks in front of ABC (7.4), Triple M (3.7) and SEN (0.1).
• On Saturdays 2GB averages an 8.2 share, leading ABC (6.4), Triple M (5.3) and SEN (0.4).
• On Sundays 2GB averages a 9.0 share, well ahead of ABC (4.7), Triple M (4.2) and SEN (0.5).

In Melbourne, 3AW Football is a comprehensive timeslot winner across all shifts:

• On Friday nights 3AW averages an 11.1 share, ahead of ABC (6.9), Triple M (6.2) and SEN (4.3).
• On Saturday afternoons 3AW leads with a 7.9 share, in front of Triple M (6.9), ABC (3.7) and SEN (3.3).
• On Saturday evenings 3AW averages a 9.8 share, well ahead of ABC (6.8), Triple M (4.9) and SEN (4.1).
• On Sunday early afternoon (12pm-2pm) 3AW averages a 10.2 share, doubling its nearest sports competitor Triple M (5.1) and well ahead of ABC (4.9) and SEN (3.8).
• On Sunday late afternoon (2pm-7pm) 3AW records a 7.8 share, in front of Triple M (6.8), ABC (4.2) and SEN (3.1).

Nine’s Head of Content, Greg Byrnes said, “These are stunning results right across our footy coverage. It’s pretty clear – if you’re not listening to our stations, or advertising on them – you’re missing out.”

Source: GfK Radio Ratings Survey 3 2022, Market Share %, 2GB Sydney Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-7pm, 3AW Melbourne Fri 6-11pm, Sat 12-11pm, Sun 2-7pm, AP10+, unless otherwise specified.

For further information, please contact:
Terry Stuart
Senior Communications Manager
tstuart@nine.com.au

Wednesday, June 8, 2022