The return leg of the Serie C playoffs final between Pescara and Ternana achieved remarkable television viewership figures. A combined audience of over 4 million viewers tuned in across Rai2 and Sky Sport. On the public broadcaster Rai, contacts surpassed 3.6 million, with an average audience of approximately 700,000. The viewership peaked significantly during the penalty shootout, exceeding a 10% share. Sky Sport also reported strong numbers, with over half a million unique contacts recorded. Furthermore, data indicates an increase in stadium attendance throughout the entire playoff period, with more than 240,000 total spectators attending matches.
Specifically for the two final matches, the total attendance was over 30,000: 20,000 spectators for the decisive return leg and 10,000 for the first leg. This substantial public interest was also amplified by extensive minute-by-minute coverage provided by Lega Pro on their social media channels. A dedicated narrative chronicling the playoff journey, titled `Once Upon a Time`, documented all 39 games played. For the two final matches alone, this social media coverage generated impressive engagement, accumulating over 20 million views and 600,000 interactions on Instagram and Facebook.