Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,238,000 viewers on USA Network, down from the prior week’s 1,342,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.35 rating in the 18-49 demographic, down compared to the prior week show’s 0.37 rating.
In regards to notable sports competition, the 2025 WNBA Playoffs Game 3 of Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever drew 1,405,000 viewers on ESPN2, the College Football game of TCU vs. Arizona State drew 1,594,000 viewers on FOX, and the College Football game of Florida State vs. Virginia drew 4,303,000 viewers on ESPN.
Last year’s SmackDown on September 27, 2024 drew 1,568,000 viewers and a 0.45 rating on USA Network. The September 29, 2023 episode drew 2,303,000 viewers on FOX.
Source: Programming Insider

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