TNA iMPACT Viewership Sees Slight Drop on May 21, 2026

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New ratings data has been released for the May 21, 2026 episode of TNA iMPACT on The CW Network, as the show dipped slightly compared to last week.

According to Dave Meltzer, TNA iMPACT on May 21, 2026 drew 178,000 viewers on The CW Network, with a 0.03 rating in the key P18–49 demographic. For comparison, the May 14, 2026 episode drew 196,000 viewers with a 0.03 rating in the key P18–49 demographic, a decrease of ↓ 18,000 viewers.

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TNA iMPACT Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison

MetricMay 14, 2026May 21, 2026Change% Change
Total Viewers196,000178,000↓ -18,000↓ -9.2%
P18–49 Demo0.030.03↑ 0↑ 0.0%

TNA iMPACT Year-to-Date Performance (2026)

Metric2026 AverageCurrent EpisodeDiff%
Viewers206,326178,000↓ -28,326↓ -13.7%
P18–49 Demo Avg0.040.03↓ -0.01↓ -23%

TNA iMPACT Month-to-Date Performance (May 2026)

MetricMonth AvgCurrent EpisodeDiff%
Viewers179,333178,000↓ -1,333↓ -0.7%
P18–49 Demo Avg0.030.03↑ 0.00↑ 12.5%

TNA iMPACT 4-Week Rolling Average

Metric4 Week AvgCurrent EpisodeDiff%
Viewers186,750178,000↓ -8,750↓ -4.7%
P18–49 Demo Avg0.030.03↑ 0.00↑ 9.1%

Last 12 Months Performance Summary

Average Viewership206,326
Highest Viewership259,000 (March 12, 2026)
Lowest Viewership21,200 (April 16, 2026)
Average 18–49 Demo0.04
Weeks Above 1,000,000 Viewers0
Weeks Below 1,000,000 Viewers19

Viewership Range (Last 12 Months)

HighestMarch 12, 2026259,000
LowestApril 16, 202621,200
Difference237,800

Recent 4-Week Trend

WeekViewers18–49 Demo
May 21, 2026178,0000.03
May 14, 2026196,0000.03
May 7, 2026164,0000.02
April 30, 2026209,0000.03

4-Week Average: 186,750 viewers

Largest Weekly Viewership Changes (Last 12 Months)

Largest IncreaseApril 24, 2026+153,800
Largest DropApril 16, 2026-235,800

Highest Viewership of 2026: 259,000 (March 12, 2026)
Lowest Viewership of 2026: 21,200 (April 16, 2026)

These figures reflect only linear TV viewership on The CW Network and do not include streaming or digital viewership. Ringside News will continue to monitor TNA iMPACT as the company builds toward its next major live event.

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Steve Carrier

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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.