Steve Carrier on March 31, 2026
New ratings data has been released for the March 27, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown on USA Network, showing a modest week-to-week increase.
According to Programming Insider, WWE SmackDown on March 27, 2026 drew 1,308,000 viewers on USA Network, with a 0.33 rating in the key P18–49 demographic. For comparison, the March 13, 2026 episode drew 1,190,000 viewers with a 0.03 rating in the key P18–49 demographic, an increase of ↑ 118,000 viewers and up by ↑ 0.30 in the demo.
Compared to the same week in 2025, WWE SmackDown drew 1,369,000 viewers and a 0.34 demo rating on March 28, 2025, versus 1,308,000 viewers and a 0.33 demo rating on March 27, 2026. That represents a year-over-year change of ↓ -4.5% in viewership and ↓ -2.9% in the demo.
WWE SmackDown Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
| Metric | March 13, 2026 | March 27, 2026 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 1,190,000 | 1,308,000 | ↑ +118,000 | ↑ +9.9% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.03 | 0.33 | ↑ +0.3 | ↑ +1,122.2% |
WWE SmackDown Year-to-Date Performance (2026)
| Metric | 2026 Average | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 1,166,091 | 1,308,000 | ↑ 141,909 | ↑ 12.2% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.24 | 0.33 | ↑ 0.09 | ↑ 36.1% |
WWE SmackDown Month-to-Date Performance (March 2026)
| Metric | Month Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 1,249,000 | 1,308,000 | ↑ 59,000 | ↑ 4.7% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.18 | 0.33 | ↑ 0.15 | ↑ 84.9% |
WWE SmackDown 4-Week Rolling Average
| Metric | 4 Week Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 1,247,500 | 1,308,000 | ↑ 60,500 | ↑ 4.8% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.22 | 0.33 | ↑ 0.11 | ↑ 50.5% |
Last 12 Months Performance Summary
| Average Viewership | 1,264,490 |
| Highest Viewership | 1,707,000 (July 25, 2025) |
| Lowest Viewership | 933,000 (October 31, 2025) |
| Average 18–49 Demo | 0.32 |
| Weeks Above 1,000,000 Viewers | 46 |
| Weeks Below 1,000,000 Viewers | 5 |
Viewership Range (Last 12 Months)
| Highest | July 25, 2025 | 1,707,000 |
| Lowest | October 31, 2025 | 933,000 |
| Difference | — | 774,000 |
Recent 4-Week Trend
| Week | Viewers | 18–49 Demo |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | 1,308,000 | 0.33 |
| March 13, 2026 | 1,190,000 | 0.03 |
| February 27, 2026 | 1,379,000 | 0.34 |
| February 20, 2026 | 1,113,000 | 0.18 |
4-Week Average: 1,247,500 viewers
Largest Weekly Viewership Changes (Last 12 Months)
| Largest Increase | January 30, 2026 | +317,000 |
| Largest Drop | February 13, 2026 | -417,000 |
WWE SmackDown Year-over-Year Comparison (2025 vs 2026)
| Metric | March 28, 2025 | March 27, 2026 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 1,369,000 | 1,308,000 | ↓ -4.5% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.34 | 0.33 | ↓ -2.9% |
Highest Viewership of 2026: 1,459,000 (February 6, 2026)
Lowest Viewership of 2026: 943,000 (January 23, 2026)
These figures reflect only linear TV viewership on USA Network and do not include streaming or digital viewership. Ringside News will continue to monitor WWE SmackDown as the company builds toward its next major live event.
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