10 Most-Watched Sporting Events In TV History

3. 8. Giro D'Italia

The pack of cyclists pedals during the sixth stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Sassano to Montecassino, Italy, Thursday May 15, 2014. Overall leader Michael Matthews claimed his first individual victory on the sixth stage of the
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Rating: Average Viewers: 775million

The first annual sporting event on the list, Italy's cycling Grand Tour takes place between May and June and, as well as attracting millions of live spectators, the three-week long race is also watched by a yearly average 775million people.

 
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