AEW Dynamite Viewership Surges to Highest Since August
AEW Dynamite has experienced a significant boost in viewership, averaging 692,000 viewers on TBS during its latest episode. This marks a 14.6% increase compared to the previous week and is the highest rating since August 6, 2022.
Viewership and Ratings Analysis
Dynamite maintained a steady 0.12 rating among viewers aged 18-49, matching last week’s performance. This rating ties for the second-highest since the Grand Slam Mexico event in September. Despite competing against the Winter Olympics coverage on NBC, Peacock, and the USA Network, Dynamite secured sixth place in the overall primetime cable ratings.
Year-over-Year Comparisons
When comparing this week’s viewership to the same week in 2025, there has been a notable increase of 22.9% in overall viewers. However, the rating in the 18-49 demographic fell by 29.4% during this time frame.
Recent Performance Trends
This week’s episode saw a 27.7% rise in overall viewers and a 33.3% increase in the 18-49 demographic compared to recent averages.
Viewer Statistics
| Date | 18-49 Rating | Total Viewers |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | 0.095 | 616,000 |
| 12/17/2025 | 0.085 | 511,000 |
| 12/24/2025 | – | – |
| 12/31/2025 | 0.073 | 398,000 |
| 01/07/2026 | 0.085 | 616,000 |
| 01/14/2026 | 0.085 | 626,000 |
| 01/21/2026 | 0.084 | 498,000 |
| 01/28/2026 | 0.096 | 553,000 |
| 02/04/2026 | 0.156 | 654,000 |
| 02/11/2026 | 0.126 | 604,000 |
| 02/18/2026 | 0.126 | 692,000 |
This table shows the last ten weeks of viewer statistics, highlighting a strong comeback for AEW Dynamite in early 2026. Paul Fontaine, a long-time wrestling and mixed martial arts writer, anticipates continued growth for the program as it navigates competition and engages its audience.
