A closer look at “Fox News Leads September and Q3 2025 Ratings as MSNBC and CNN Gain Ground”, exactly as the source publishes it. Fox News remained the most-watched cable news network in September and the third quarter of 2025, but its audience declined compared with the same periods last year. In September primetime, Fox News averaged 1.72 million total viewers, down from 2.1 million in September 2024. For the full third quarter, Fox News posted 1.95 million primetime viewers, a 12% drop year over year. Despite the declines, Fox News still led all competitors in total day and primetime among both total viewers and adults 25-54.
MSNBC showed the strongest momentum among the three major cable news networks. In September, MSNBC's total day viewership rose 8% versus August, and its primetime lineup grew 5%. For the third quarter, MSNBC was up 3% in total day viewers compared with Q3 2024, though primetime was down 4%. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.