Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,147,000 viewers on USA Network, down from the prior week’s 1,180,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.29 rating in the 18-49 demographic, up compared to the prior week show’s 0.23 rating.
In regards to notable sports competition, the 2025 MLB World Series Game 1 of Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays drew 12,499,000 viewers on FOX, the College Football game of California vs. Virginia Tech drew 1,087,000 viewers on ESPN, the College Football game of North Texas vs. Charlotte drew 312,000 viewers on ESPN2, the NASCAR Trucks NCTS Playoff Race at Charlotte ROVAL drew 362,000 viewers on FS1, and the 2025 MLS Playoffs Game 1 of Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami CF drew 165,000 viewers on FS1.
Last year’s SmackDown on October 25, 2024 drew 1,418,000 viewers and a 0.43 rating on USA Network. The October 27, 2023 episode drew 1,145,000 viewers on FOX.
Source: Programming Insider
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