CBS Sports touts most-watched UEFA Champions League semifinal, with peak U.S. audience of 1.735 million viewers in extra time

Tuesday's UEFA Champions League semifinal between Inter Milan and Barcelona on CBS attracted an average of 1.278 million viewers, setting a U.S. record for the most-watched non-final Champions League match in English.

Viewership peaked during extra time with 1.735 million viewers tuning in to watch the thrilling conclusion between the two European giants as Inter reached their second Champions League final in three years.

This record viewership represents a significant 24 percent increase over to last year's comparable semifinal match. The unprecedented viewership figures come at a time when soccer continues its rapid growth in the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

CBS Sports will look to build on the record viewership in the Champions League final on May 31, as Inter take on PSG in Munich.