WWE SmackDown Ranks 2 vs. College Football
News Context
At a glance
- The September 12, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown on the USA Network attracted 1.316 million viewers,a decrease from the previous week's 1.585 million, according to data from Wrestlenomics.
- Despite the decline in overall viewership, SmackDown's performance in the key 18-49 demographic also saw a drop, registering a 0.37 rating compared to last week's 0.51.
- Even with the lower ratings, SmackDown secured the #2 spot for the night among both cable and broadcast networks in the key demo.
WWE smackdown Viewership and Key Demo Ratings Dip, Remains Competitive
The September 12, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown on the USA Network attracted 1.316 million viewers,a decrease from the previous week’s 1.585 million, according to data from Wrestlenomics.
Key demo Performance
Despite the decline in overall viewership, SmackDown’s performance in the key 18-49 demographic also saw a drop, registering a 0.37 rating compared to last week’s 0.51. This key demographic is highly valued by advertisers.
Competitive landscape
Even with the lower ratings, SmackDown secured the #2 spot for the night among both cable and broadcast networks in the key demo. The program faced direct competition from ESPN’s coverage of the Colorado-houston college football game, which likely impacted viewership numbers.