According to Dave Meltzer, AEW Dynamite on August 26, 2026 drew 792,000 viewers on TBS, with a 0.18 rating in the key P18–49 demographic. For comparison, the August 19, 2026 episode drew 587,000 viewers with a 0.1 rating in the key P18–49 demographic, an increase of ↑ 205,000 viewers and up by ↑ 0.08 in the demo.
Compared to the same week in 2025, AEW Dynamite drew 585,000 viewers and a 0.13 demo rating on August 27, 2025, versus 792,000 viewers and a 0.18 demo rating on August 26, 2026. That represents a year-over-year change of ↑ +35.4% in viewership and ↑ +38.5% in the demo.
AEW Dynamite Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
AEW Dynamite Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison for August 26, 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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Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.
