Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,707,000 viewers on USA Network, up from the prior week’s 1,546,000 viewers. That week’s show was notable for featuring the Hulk Hogan memorial tribute.
It drew a 0.48 rating in the 18-49 demographic, up from the prior week’s 0.45 rating.
In regards to notable sports competition, the 2025 Little League Softball West Region Championship game of Los Angeles, CA vs. Tucson, AZ drew 392,000 viewers on ESPN, the 2025 Little League Softball Mid-Atlantic Region Championship game of Camden Wyoming, DE vs. Johnstown, PA drew 447,000 viewers on ESPN, the MLB game of Atlanta vs. Texas or Washington vs. Minnesota drew 185,000 viewers on MLB Network, and the NASCAR Trucks Racing TSport 200 race drew 341,000 viewers on FS1.
Last year’s SmackDown on July 26, 2024 drew 2,058,000 viewers and a 0.52 rating on FOX. The July 28, 2023 episode drew 2,323,000 viewers on FOX.
Source: Programming Insider
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