WWE SmackDown Ratings & Viewership Report: 1/9/2026

WWE SmackDown on January 9, 2026, delivered 2.354 million viewers, a slight increase from the previous week’s 2.321 million. This represents a 1.6% rise in viewership.The show aired from Jacksonville, florida.

In the key demographic of adults 18-49, SmackDown scored a 0.63 rating. This is consistent wiht last week’s 0.63. The 18-34 demographic saw a 0.33 rating,also holding steady.

Here’s a breakdown of the hourly viewership:

• Hour 1: 2.412 million
• Hour 2: 2.318 million
• Hour 3: 2.278 million

The show featured a notable build towards the Royal rumble, including matches and promo segments involving top stars. The main event, a tag team match between The Bloodline and a team of Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso, likely contributed to the strong first-hour numbers.

SmackDown faced competition from college football playoff games on ESPN and other networks.Despite this, it maintained a solid viewership figure. the consistent ratings suggest a stable fanbase for the blue brand.

These numbers are crucial for WWE as they head into their biggest event of the year. Maintaining and growing viewership is key to securing future television deals and sponsorships. The Royal Rumble is always a big draw,and WWE will be hoping to capitalize on the momentum built by SmackDown.

You can check out last week’s ratings here.