WWE SmackDown Ratings – July 17, 2026 – Viewership Up, Key Demo Down

WWE
Jul 21, 2026

Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,243,000 viewers on USA Network, up from the prior week show’s 1,212,000 viewers.

It drew a 0.21 rating in the 18-49 demographic, down from the prior week’s 0.25 rating.

Last year’s SmackDown on July 18, 2025 drew 1,546,000 viewers and a 0.45 rating on USA Network. The July 19, 2024 episode drew 2,313,000 viewers on FOX.

Source: Programming Insider

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