Steve Carrier on March 3, 2026
The latest audience figures are available for the February 27, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown on USA Network, as the numbers jumped sharply from last week.
According to Programming Insider, WWE SmackDown on February 27, 2026 drew 1,379,000 viewers on USA Network, with a 0.34 rating in the key P18–49 demographic. For comparison, the February 20, 2026 episode drew 1,113,000 viewers with a 0.18 rating in the key P18–49 demographic, an increase of ↑ 266,000 viewers and up by ↑ 0.16 in the demo.
Compared to the same week in 2025, WWE SmackDown drew 1,398,000 viewers and a 0.38 demo rating on February 28, 2025, versus 1,379,000 viewers and a 0.34 demo rating on February 27, 2026. That represents a year-over-year change of ↓ -1.4% in viewership and ↓ -10.5% in the demo.
These figures reflect only linear TV viewership on USA Network and do not include streaming or digital viewership.
WWE SmackDown Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
| Metric | February 20, 2026 | February 27, 2026 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 1,113,000 | 1,379,000 | ↑ +266,000 | ↑ +23.9% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.18 | 0.34 | ↑ +0.16 | ↑ +88.9% |
↑ Above YTD Average
WWE SmackDown Year-to-Date Performance (2026)
| Metric | 2026 Average | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 1,147,667 | 1,379,000 | ↑ 231,333 | ↑ 20.2% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.26 | 0.34 | ↑ 0.08 | ↑ 32.5% |
WWE SmackDown Month-to-Date Performance (February 2026)
| Metric | Month Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 1,248,250 | 1,379,000 | ↑ 130,750 | ↑ 10.5% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.26 | 0.34 | ↑ 0.08 | ↑ 29.5% |
WWE SmackDown 4-Week Rolling Average
| Metric | 4 Week Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 1,248,250 | 1,379,000 | ↑ 130,750 | ↑ 10.5% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.26 | 0.34 | ↑ 0.08 | ↑ 29.5% |
WWE SmackDown Year-over-Year Comparison (2025 vs 2026)
| Metric | February 28, 2025 | February 27, 2026 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 1,398,000 | 1,379,000 | ↓ -1.4% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.38 | 0.34 | ↓ -10.5% |
Highest Viewership of 2026: 1,459,000 (February 6, 2026)
Lowest Viewership of 2026: 943,000 (January 23, 2026)
Ringside News will continue to monitor WWE SmackDown as the company builds toward its next major live event.
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