English- and Spanish-language stations rank as the market’s two most-watched stations at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. among Adults 25–54
MIRAMAR, FL – August 31, 2026 – WTVJ/NBC6 and WSCV/Telemundo 51, NBCUniversal Local’s English- and Spanish-language sister stations serving South Florida, delivered a standout performance in the August 2026 ratings period, ranking as the two most-watched stations in the market among Adults 25–54 during the 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts.
Together, NBC6 and Telemundo 51 captured 48% of the local news audience at 6 a.m. and 53% at 6 p.m. among Adults 25–54, demonstrating the power of their combined reach across South Florida’s English- and Spanish-speaking audiences.
At both 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Telemundo 51 ranked No. 1 in the market, regardless of language, while NBC6 ranked No. 2 overall and No. 1 among English-language stations. The results underscore the impact of two leading local news brands serving South Florida’s diverse communities.
The 6 p.m. performance is particularly significant, with NBC6 and Telemundo 51 together accounting for more than half of the local news audience during the time period. August marks only the second time since 2020 that the stations have held the market’s No. 1 and No. 2 positions at 6 p.m. They last achieved the distinction in February 2026, during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Unlike that ratings period, the August performance was achieved without the benefit of a major television event driving viewership.
At 6 a.m., August marks the seventh time since 2020 that NBC6 and Telemundo 51 have ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the market among Adults 25–54, and the first time they have achieved those positions since December 2022.
“As the local media environment shifts in this market, the combined performance of NBC6 and Telemundo 51 reinforces the strength of our local journalism and our ability to reach and serve South Florida audiences across languages and platforms as the media,” said Jorge Carballo, President and General Manager of NBC6 and Telemundo 51. “I’d like to congratulate our news teams for their continued success and thank them for their hard work and professionalism.”
Across broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms, NBC6 and Telemundo 51 remain focused on delivering timely, relevant journalism, weather, investigative reporting and community-focused storytelling to the diverse communities they serve.
Source: Neilsen Station Index AUGUST 2026 Sweeps (July 30 – August 26, 2026). Ratings and Impressions based on Program averages. Live+SD
About NBC6
NBC6/WTVJ is the NBC-owned station serving Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. Florida’s first television station, WTVJ has been covering news in South Florida for more than 75 years and was founded on three basic principles: commitment to the community, excellence in journalism and pioneering and innovation. Today, NBC6 produces more than 40 hours of local news and programming per week, delivers dynamic multi-platform content on NBC6.com and COZI TV and continues its commitment to the community by cultivating local partnerships and capturing the diversity of South Florida. For more information, visit NBC6.com and to get the latest local news, real-time weather alerts and updates, download the “NBC6” app.
About Telemundo 51 Miami
Telemundo 51/WSCV, part of NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group, has been serving Spanish-speaking audiences in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale DMA for more than 40 years. WSCV delivers audiences live local news, weather, sports updates, investigative and consumer reporting, lifestyle content and locally produced programming across television, streaming and digital platforms, including the free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel Noticias Telemundo Florida, Telemundo51.com and the Telemundo 51 app.
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