WWE SmackDown Ratings – Aug. 21, 2026 – Up

The August 21st episode of WWE SmackDown drew 1,280,000 viewers on USA Network, up from the prior week show’s 1,247,000 viewers.

It drew a 0.32 rating in the 18-49 demographic, up from the prior week’s 0.30 rating.

Last year’s SmackDown on August 22, 2025 drew 1,258,000 viewers and a 0.35 rating on USA Network. The August 23, 2024 episode drew 2,050,000 viewers on FOX.

Source: Wrestlenomics