SmackDown sees decline in viewers and ratings on December 20
Summary
– SmackDown’s December 20 episode drew 1.326 million viewers, down from 1.530 million the previous week
– 18-49 demographic rating dropped to 0.37, compared to 0.47 on December 13
– Notre Dame/Indiana college football game drew over 12.8 million viewers, impacting SmackDown’s numbers
The December 20, 2024, episode of WWE SmackDown experienced a decline in viewership and ratings, with 1.326 million viewers tuning in on the USA Network. This marks a drop from the 1.530 million viewers from the December 13 episode.
In the 18 to 49 demographic, the episode scored a 0.37 rating, down from the previous week’s 0.47. The decline coincided with fierce competition from the Notre Dame/Indiana college football playoff game, which pulled in a massive audience of over 12.8 million viewers across ESPN and ABC.
The ratings dip underscores the challenges of going head-to-head with major sporting events, even for established brands like WWE SmackDown.
