Phoenix Suns viewership doubles after partnership with Arizona's Family

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Millions of Arizonans have watched their Phoenix Suns on Arizona’s Family, and more fans are overwhelmingly choosing to watch local side-by-side games on Arizona’s Family 3TV and Arizona’s Family Sports network.

Ratings showed Arizona’s Family has nearly doubled year-over-year viewership in key demographics compared to Bally Sports Arizona. And that’s just the start. Household impressions for Phoenix Suns games on Arizona’s Family are 5.7 million for people aged two and up!

“Fans are voting with their viewership,” said Debbie Bush, VP and General Manager of Arizona’s Family. “Suns games on Arizona’s Family are a winner not only for fans but all the advertisers and partners who call our broadcasts home. As we begin the drive towards post-season play, we are excited to see how the rest of the season shapes up.”

More fans are also choosing to watch the local side-by-sides on Arizona’s Family compared to other cable and broadcast networks. Suns Gametime, the team’s pregame show, is performing 183% higher than last year in the key demo. Similar viewership bumps are reported for the postgame show.

Click here to learn more about how to watch the Arizona’s Family Sports network.

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