AEW Dynamite Ratings: Total Viewership Increases for Darby Allin vs. MJF Main Event

This past Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite episode on TBS averaged 710,000 viewers, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous week’s broadcast.

The demonstrate recorded a 0.12 rating in the key 18-49 demographic, which represents a 14.3% decline from the prior week and the lowest rating for the show in that demographic since the March 11 episode.

The broadcast centered on the AEW World Championship match between MJF and Darby Allin, with Allin capturing the title in the main event.

Despite the viewer increase, the episode finished fourth in prime-time cable ratings for the night, facing competition from two NBA playoff play-in games and CBS’s Survivor, which topped all television in both total viewers and the 18-49 demographic.

Compared to the same week in 2025, AEW Dynamite saw a 13.8% increase in overall viewership but a 29.4% decrease in the 18-49 demographic rating.

When measured against the 10-week average (excluding the current week), the April 15 episode showed a 5.5% increase in total viewers but a 7.7% decrease in the 18-49 demographic rating.

The 10-week average prior to this episode stood at 0.13 for the 18-49 demographic and 673,100 total viewers.

The weekly breakdown for the 10-week period shows fluctuating numbers, with the 18-49 demographic ranging from a low of 0.09 on March 11 to a high of 0.15 on February 4 and April 1, while total viewers varied from 604,000 on February 11 to 765,000 on March 25.

These figures reflect the ongoing performance of AEW Dynamite on TBS as it navigates a competitive television landscape that includes major sports broadcasts and popular reality programming.

The April 15 episode marked a significant moment in AEW history with Darby Allin’s victory over MJF for the World Championship, a result that had been heavily suggested throughout the broadcast.

Despite the championship change and the associated storyline developments, the show’s performance in the key advertising demographic continued to show volatility when compared to recent weeks and the previous year.

The competition from NBA playoff games and Survivor highlights the challenges wrestling programming faces in maintaining consistent viewership during peak television viewing periods.

AEW Dynamite continues to air weekly on TBS, with future episodes expected to build on the momentum of Allin’s championship win while addressing the fluctuations in demographic performance.

For the most current information on AEW Dynamite broadcasts and ratings, viewers can consult official AEW announcements and Nielsen ratings reports.

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