The latest episode of AEW Collision drew an average of 365,000 viewers on TNT, marking a significant decline of 22.3% from the previous week. This figure represents the show’s lowest audience since January 24, 2026, prior to the implementation of Nielsen’s revised ratings methodology. The current viewership figures utilize the Big Data + Panel measurement system, which has recently altered how ratings are calculated.
In addition to the overall drop in viewership, the show recorded a 0.06 rating in the crucial 18-49 demographic. This is a decrease of 25% from the previous week and the lowest rating for this category since the same January episode. The competition was fierce, with significant events occurring simultaneously, including an NBA game on ESPN, college basketball on CBS, and WWE’s Elimination Chamber, which aired on ESPN+.
Despite the current downturn, it is worth noting that compared to the same week in 2025, overall viewership has increased by 30.4%, while the 18-49 rating has remained stable. This week’s show did see a slight improvement in overall viewership and the 18-49 rating compared to recent averages, with increases of 1.8% and 20%, respectively.
Recent Performance Trends
The following data outlines the viewership and ratings for AEW Collision over the past ten weeks, highlighting the fluctuations in audience engagement:
– **December 17, 2025**: 0.05 rating, 333,000 viewers
– **December 25, 2025**: 0.04 rating, 217,000 viewers
– **January 3, 2026**: 0.03 rating, 241,000 viewers
– **January 10, 2026**: 0.03 rating, 271,000 viewers
– **January 17, 2026**: Data not reported
– **January 24, 2026**: 0.02 rating, 253,000 viewers
– **January 31, 2026**: 0.07 rating, 492,000 viewers
– **February 7, 2026**: 0.07 rating, 388,000 viewers
– **February 14, 2026**: 0.15 rating, 561,000 viewers
– **February 21, 2026**: 0.08 rating, 470,000 viewers
– **February 28, 2026**: 0.06 rating, 365,000 viewers
The average ratings over the last ten weeks stand at 0.05 with an overall viewership average of 358,444 viewers.
These figures underscore the intense competition in the wrestling entertainment landscape, particularly with WWE’s events drawing substantial viewership. AEW will need to strategize effectively to reclaim its audience in the coming weeks.
