World Surf League’s Global Audience Reaches 80 Million in 2025

March 23, 2026

The World Surf League released viewership and engagement data for its 2025 season, reporting a global audience of 80 million individuals across linear and digital platforms. This marks a 39% increase from the prior year.

Data provided by Nielsen showed fans generated 20.3 million watch hours throughout the season, a 19% year-over-year increase, split between 75% live viewing and 25% on-demand. The average live audience per event reached 2.5 million viewers, peaking during the Championship Tour Finals with a digital audience of 45 million. SHOPeatSURF