ESPN’s presentation of the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs is up significantly versus a year ago. Through three games, matches on ESPN and ESPN2 have averaged 327,000 viewers, according to Nielsen – an 80 percent increase from 182,000 viewers for the first three playoff matches in 2016.
Additionally, the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs on ESPN and ESPN2 in 2017 have delivered significant increases across key demos:
- Viewership in the coveted men 18-34 demo is up 141 percent (70,000 vs. 29,000 in 2016), and men 18-49 is up 117 percent (141,000 vs. 65,000 in 2016).
- Average viewership for 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs on ESPN/ESPN2 among adults 18-49 has grown 123 percent (201,000 vs. 90,000 in 2016).
Average audience for the three 2017 MLS Cup Playoff matches on ESPN/ESPN2:
| Date | Matchup | Network | Viewers (P2+) |
| Thu, Oct 26 | Atlanta United vs. Columbus Crew | ESPN2 | 319,000 |
| Sun, Oct 29 | Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Seattle Sounders | ESPN | 250,000 |
| Tue, Oct 31 | Columbus Crew vs. New York City FC | ESPN | 424,000 |
2017 MLS Cup Playoffs Doubleheader Sunday on ESPN and ESPN Deportes
On Sunday, Nov. 5, ESPN and ESPN Deportes will continue coverage of the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs with a Sunday doubleheader of second leg matches of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The telecasts will also be streamed live on the ESPN App.
| Date | Time (ET) | Event | Networks |
| Sun, Nov 5 | 3 p.m. | Toronto FC vs. New York Red Bulls FC
Jon Champion and Alejandro Moreno Richard Mendez and Herculez Gomez |
ESPN, ESPN Deportes |
| 5:15 p.m. | New York City FC vs. Columbus Crew SC
Adrian Healey, Taylor Twellman and Julie Stewart-Binks Roger Valdivieso and Robert Sierra |
ESPN, ESPN Deportes |
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