Steve Carrier on March 20, 2026
WWE NXT viewership and key demo numbers are in for the March 17, 2026 episode of WWE NXT on The CW Network, with the numbers ticking up slightly from the prior week.
According to Programming Insider, WWE NXT on March 17, 2026 drew 588,000 viewers on The CW Network, with a 0.07 rating in the key P18–49 demographic. For comparison, the March 10, 2026 episode drew 541,000 viewers with a 0.08 rating in the key P18–49 demographic, an increase of ↑ 47,000 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 18, 2025, versus 588,000 viewers and a 0.07 demo rating on March 17, 2026. That represents a year-over-year change of ↓ -13.0% in viewership and ↓ -53.3% in the demo.
WWE NXT Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
| Metric | March 10, 2026 | March 17, 2026 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 541,000 | 588,000 | ↑ +47,000 | ↑ +8.7% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.08 | 0.07 | ↓ -0.01 | ↓ -12.5% |
WWE NXT Year-to-Date Performance (2026)
| Metric | 2026 Average | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 631,100 | 588,000 | ↓ -43,100 | ↓ -6.8% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.09 | 0.07 | ↓ -0.02 | ↓ -19.5% |
WWE NXT Month-to-Date Performance (March 2026)
| Metric | Month Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 591,333 | 588,000 | ↓ -3,333 | ↓ -0.6% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.08 | 0.07 | ↓ -0.01 | ↓ -8.7% |
WWE NXT 4-Week Rolling Average
| Metric | 4 Week Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 629,500 | 588,000 | ↓ -41,500 | ↓ -6.6% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.08 | 0.07 | ↓ -0.01 | ↓ -12.5% |
Last 12 Months Performance Summary
| Average Viewership | 655,096 |
| 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 17, 2026 | 588,000 | 0.07 |
| March 10, 2026 | 541,000 | 0.08 |
| March 3, 2026 | 645,000 | 0.08 |
| February 17, 2026 | 744,000 | 0.09 |
4-Week Average: 629,500 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 | March 18, 2025 | March 17, 2026 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 676,000 | 588,000 | ↓ -13.0% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.15 | 0.07 | ↓ -53.3% |
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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