Steve Carrier on May 8, 2026
The latest audience figures are available for the May 6, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite on TBS, marking a noticeable drop from the previous week.
According to Wrestlenomics, AEW Dynamite on May 6, 2026 drew 509,500 viewers on TBS, with a 0.08 rating in the key P18–49 demographic. For comparison, the April 29, 2026 episode drew 596,000 viewers with a 0.08 rating in the key P18–49 demographic, a decrease of ↓ 86,500 viewers.
Compared to the same week in 2025, AEW Dynamite drew 629,000 viewers and a 0.16 demo rating on May 7, 2025, versus 509,500 viewers and a 0.08 demo rating on May 6, 2026. That represents a year-over-year change of ↓ -19.0% in viewership and ↓ -50.0% in the demo.
AEW Dynamite Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
| Metric | April 29, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 596,000 | 509,500 | ↓ -86,500 | ↓ -14.5% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.08 | 0.08 | ↑ 0 | ↑ 0.0% |
AEW Dynamite Year-to-Date Performance (2026)
| Metric | 2026 Average | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 631,472 | 509,500 | ↓ -121,972 | ↓ -19.3% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.11 | 0.08 | ↓ -0.03 | ↓ -27.6% |
AEW Dynamite Month-to-Date Performance (May 2026)
| Metric | Month Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 509,500 | 509,500 | ↑ 0 | ↑ 0% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.08 | 0.08 | ↑ 0 | ↑ 0% |
AEW Dynamite 4-Week Rolling Average
| Metric | 4 Week Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 608,125 | 509,500 | ↓ -98,625 | ↓ -16.2% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.10 | 0.08 | ↓ -0.02 | ↓ -15.8% |
Last 12 Months Performance Summary
| Average Viewership | 590,529 |
| Highest Viewership | 765,000 (March 25, 2026) |
| Lowest Viewership | 321,000 (October 7, 2025) |
| Average 18–49 Demo | 0.12 |
| Weeks Above 1,000,000 Viewers | 0 |
| Weeks Below 1,000,000 Viewers | 52 |
Viewership Range (Last 12 Months)
| Highest | March 25, 2026 | 765,000 |
| Lowest | October 7, 2025 | 321,000 |
| Difference | — | 444,000 |
Recent 4-Week Trend
| Week | Viewers | 18–49 Demo |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | 509,500 | 0.08 |
| April 29, 2026 | 596,000 | 0.08 |
| April 22, 2026 | 617,000 | 0.10 |
| April 15, 2026 | 710,000 | 0.12 |
4-Week Average: 608,125 viewers
Largest Weekly Viewership Changes (Last 12 Months)
| Largest Increase | October 15, 2025 | +213,000 |
| Largest Drop | October 1, 2025 | -173,000 |
AEW Dynamite Year-over-Year Comparison (2025 vs 2026)
| Metric | May 7, 2025 | May 6, 2026 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 629,000 | 509,500 | ↓ -19.0% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.16 | 0.08 | ↓ -50.0% |
Highest Viewership of 2026: 765,000 (March 25, 2026)
Lowest Viewership of 2026: 498,000 (January 21, 2026)
These figures reflect only linear TV viewership on TBS and do not include streaming or digital viewership. Ringside News will continue to monitor AEW Dynamite as the company builds toward its next major live event.
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