Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,024,000 viewers on USA Network, down from the prior week’s 1,030,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.22 rating in the 18-49 demographic, down compared to the prior week show’s 0.23 rating.
That week’s viewership and ratings were the lowest ever for a SmackDown show since its move back to USA Network in September of 2024.
In regards to notable sports competition, the 2025 MLB Playoffs Game 5 of Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners drew 8,049,000 viewers on FOX, the 2025 WNBA Finals Game 4 of Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury drew 1,437,000 viewers on ESPN, the College Football game of South Florida vs. North Texas drew 1,104,000 viewers on ESPN2, and the USA Soccer Men game of United States vs. Ecuador drew 369,000 viewers on TNT.
Last year’s SmackDown on October 11, 2024 drew 1,652,000 viewers and a 0.49 rating on USA Network. The October 13, 2023 episode drew 2,417,000 viewers on FOX.
Source: Programming Insider
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