Steve Carrier on March 5, 2026
WWE NXT viewership and key demo numbers are in for the March 3, 2026 episode of WWE NXT on The CW Network, reflecting a clear decline compared to last week.
According to Raj Giri, WWE NXT on March 3, 2026 drew 645,000 viewers on The CW Network, with a 0.08 rating in the key P18–49 demographic. For comparison, the February 17, 2026 episode drew 744,000 viewers with a 0.09 rating in the key P18–49 demographic, a decrease of ↓ 99,000 viewers and down by ↓ 0.01 in the demo.
Compared to the same week in 2025, WWE NXT drew 676,000 viewers and a 0.15 demo rating on March 4, 2025, versus 645,000 viewers and a 0.08 demo rating on March 3, 2026. That represents a year-over-year change of ↓ -4.6% in viewership and ↓ -46.7% in the demo.
WWE NXT Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
| Metric | February 17, 2026 | March 3, 2026 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 744,000 | 645,000 | ↓ -99,000 | ↓ -13.3% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.09 | 0.08 | ↓ -0.01 | ↓ -11.1% |
WWE NXT Year-to-Date Performance (2026)
| Metric | 2026 Average | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 647,750 | 645,000 | ↓ -2,750 | ↓ -0.4% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.09 | 0.08 | ↓ -0.01 | ↓ -11.1% |
WWE NXT Month-to-Date Performance (March 2026)
| Metric | Month Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 645,000 | 645,000 | ↑ 0 | ↑ 0% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.08 | 0.08 | ↑ 0 | ↑ 0% |
WWE NXT 4-Week Rolling Average
| Metric | 4 Week Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 663,750 | 645,000 | ↓ -18,750 | ↓ -2.8% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.09 | 0.08 | ↓ -0.01 | ↓ -13.5% |
Last 12 Months Performance Summary
| Average Viewership | 660,462 |
| Highest Viewership | 827,000 (June 3, 2025) |
| Lowest Viewership | 525,000 (October 21, 2025) |
| Average 18–49 Demo | 0.13 |
| Weeks Above 1,000,000 Viewers | 0 |
| Weeks Below 1,000,000 Viewers | 52 |
Viewership Range (Last 12 Months)
| Highest | June 3, 2025 | 827,000 |
| Lowest | October 21, 2025 | 525,000 |
| Difference | — | 302,000 |
Recent 4-Week Trend
| Week | Viewers | 18–49 Demo |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | 645,000 | 0.08 |
| February 17, 2026 | 744,000 | 0.09 |
| February 10, 2026 | 637,000 | 0.12 |
| February 3, 2026 | 629,000 | 0.08 |
4-Week Average: 663,750 viewers
Largest Weekly Viewership Changes (Last 12 Months)
| Largest Increase | June 3, 2025 | +130,000 |
| Largest Drop | October 21, 2025 | -165,000 |
WWE NXT Year-over-Year Comparison (2025 vs 2026)
| Metric | March 4, 2025 | March 3, 2026 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 676,000 | 645,000 | ↓ -4.6% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.15 | 0.08 | ↓ -46.7% |
Highest Viewership of 2026: 744,000 (February 17, 2026)
Lowest Viewership of 2026: 608,000 (January 20, 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 WWE NXT as the company builds toward its next major live event.
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