WWE SmackDown Ratings – Sept. 18, 2026 – Viewership Slightly Up

The September 18th episode of WWE SmackDown drew 1,264,000 viewers on USA Network, up from the prior week show’s 1,220,000 viewers.

It drew a 0.29 rating in the 18-49 demographic, same as the prior week show’s rating.

In terms of notable sports competition, the College Football game of Houston vs. Texas Tech drew 3,030,000 viewers on FOX and the College Football game of Miami vs, Wake Forest drew 2,340,000 viewers on ESPN.

Last year’s SmackDown on September 19, 2025 drew 1,342,000 viewers and a 0.37 rating on USA Network. The September 20, 2024 episode drew 1,494,000 viewers and a 0.45 rating on USA Network.

Source: Wrestling Observer