Steve Carrier on April 2, 2026
New ratings data has been released for the March 31, 2026 episode of WWE NXT on The CW Network, with the audience easing back modestly.
According to Programming Insider, WWE NXT on March 31, 2026 drew 572,000 viewers on The CW Network, with a 0.08 rating in the key P18–49 demographic. For comparison, the March 24, 2026 episode drew 581,000 viewers with a 0.08 rating in the key P18–49 demographic, a decrease of ↓ 9,000 viewers.
Compared to the same week in 2025, WWE NXT drew 650,000 viewers and a 0.15 demo rating on April 1, 2025, versus 572,000 viewers and a 0.08 demo rating on March 31, 2026. That represents a year-over-year change of ↓ -12.0% in viewership and ↓ -46.7% in the demo.
WWE NXT Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
| Metric | March 24, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 581,000 | 572,000 | ↓ -9,000 | ↓ -1.5% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.08 | 0.08 | ↑ 0 | ↑ 0.0% |
WWE NXT Year-to-Date Performance (2026)
| Metric | 2026 Average | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 622,000 | 572,000 | ↓ -50,000 | ↓ -8% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.09 | 0.08 | ↓ -0.01 | ↓ -6.8% |
WWE NXT Month-to-Date Performance (March 2026)
| Metric | Month Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 585,400 | 572,000 | ↓ -13,400 | ↓ -2.3% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.08 | 0.08 | ↑ 0.00 | ↑ 2.6% |
WWE NXT 4-Week Rolling Average
| Metric | 4 Week Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 570,500 | 572,000 | ↑ 1,500 | ↑ 0.3% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.08 | 0.08 | ↑ 0.00 | ↑ 3.2% |
Last 12 Months Performance Summary
| Average Viewership | 650,019 |
| Highest Viewership | 827,000 (June 3, 2025) |
| Lowest Viewership | 525,000 (October 21, 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 | June 3, 2025 | 827,000 |
| Lowest | October 21, 2025 | 525,000 |
| Difference | — | 302,000 |
Recent 4-Week Trend
| Week | Viewers | 18–49 Demo |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 572,000 | 0.08 |
| March 24, 2026 | 581,000 | 0.08 |
| March 17, 2026 | 588,000 | 0.07 |
| March 10, 2026 | 541,000 | 0.08 |
4-Week Average: 570,500 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 | April 1, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 650,000 | 572,000 | ↓ -12.0% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.15 | 0.08 | ↓ -46.7% |
Highest Viewership of 2026: 744,000 (February 17, 2026)
Lowest Viewership of 2026: 541,000 (March 10, 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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