WWE SmackDown Ratings – April 17, 2026 – Up

WWE
Apr 21, 2026

Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,580,000 viewers on USA Network, up from the prior week show’s 1,412,000 viewers. That week’s show was notable for being SmackDown’s go-home show for WrestleMania 42.

It drew a 0.42 rating in the 18-49 demographic, up from the prior week’s 0.36 rating.

Last year’s SmackDown on April 18, 2025 drew 1,741,000 viewers and a 0.55 rating on USA Network. The April 19, 2024 episode drew 2,333,000 viewers on FOX.

Source: Programming Insider

Trending
  1. AEW Redemption - July 26, 2026 - Kenny Omega vs. "The Jet" Kevin KnightAEW Redemption – July 26, 2026 – Kenny Omega vs. “The Jet” Kevin Knight
  2. Will Ospreay Splits From Death Riders Over Not Wanting To Give Kenny Omega The Plastic Bag Attack Treatment, Omega Attacks Ospreay Over Attempted Bag Attack at AEW RedemptionWill Ospreay Splits From Death Riders Over Not Wanting To Give Kenny Omega The Plastic Bag…
  3. Kairi Sane Lists Agent Barry Bloom To Represent HerKairi Sane Lists Agent Barry Bloom To Represent Her
  4. Zoey Serrano (Zoey Stark) Makes In-Ring Return For First Time Since May 2025Zoey Serrano (Zoey Stark) Makes In-Ring Return For First Time Since May 2025
  5. Sheamus on His WWE Departure Being "‘Some Circumstances Came Up, I Can’t Really Talk About It Obviously" & Him Having No Regrets Over Never Winning WWE Intercontinental TitleSheamus on His WWE Departure Being “‘Some Circumstances Came Up, I Can’t Really Talk…
  6. WWE Reveals Full Cards for SummerSlam 2026 Night 1 & 2 ShowsWWE Reveals Full Cards for SummerSlam 2026 Night 1 & 2 Shows