2026 Intelligence Hub: WWE TV Ratings & Analytics
The definitive dashboard for WWE TV Ratings. As we move through the final stages of the “Road to WrestleMania,” our analytics capture the transition of the WWE audience from linear cable to the global streaming ecosystem on Netflix.
| Date | Global 7-Day Views | Global Rank | US Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 3,000,000 | #6 | #5 English Language TV |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 2,900,000 | #6 | #3 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 3,000,000 | #8 | #3 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 2,800,000 | #10 | #6 |
| Date | P18-49 Demo | Total Viewers | Vs. Trailing 4-Wk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | 0.43 ↑ 30% | 1,508,000 ↑ 15% | +13% Viewers / +39% Demo |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 0.33 ↑ 3% | 1,308,000 ↓ 9% | -4% Viewers |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 0.32 Flat | 1,439,000 ↑ 1% | +8% Viewers |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 0.32 ↑ 19% | 1,419,000 ↑ 19% | +10% Viewers |
2026 Market Analysis: WWE TV Ratings Trends
The first quarter of 2026 has concluded with WWE TV Ratings showing remarkable resilience. The primary story is the “WrestleMania Effect,” which drove SmackDown to a season high of 1.508 million viewers on April 3. Notably, this linear growth is now occurring within the context of the January 26 Nielsen methodology shift, which has effectively recalibrated expectations for what constitutes a “high” cable rating in the modern era.
On Netflix, RAW has found a sustainable rhythm. With global 7-day views consistently hovering around the 3 million mark, the show has successfully transitioned from a cable staple to a streaming anchor. While competition from the NCAA tournament and other seasonal sports peaks caused minor fluctuations in rankings, RAW’s ability to maintain a Top 5 position in the US during March Madness highlights the brand’s unique “appointment viewing” status.
As we head into Q2 2026, the divergence between linear and streaming continues to close. SmackDown’s 39% demo increase in early April suggests that the linear audience is still capable of massive “big event” spikes, while RAW’s global reach provides a floor of engagement that linear television can no longer guarantee. This dual-platform dominance remains the defining narrative of the industry’s health in the current fiscal year.