AEW Collision Viewership Sees Recent Gains
The TNT wrestling program recorded higher ratings in late October despite heavy competition from major league baseball.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Wrestling
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The October 24 broadcast of AEW Collision on TNT reached 449,000 viewers and earned a 0.10 rating in the key 18-49 demographic. These figures represent growth compared to earlier sessions during the month.
Why it matters
The program maintained its audience reach even while airing against Game 2 of the World Series, which drew 10.854 million viewers across Fox and Fox Deportes.
The October 24 episode outperformed the October 3 broadcast of 415,000 viewers and a 0.08 rating. Year-over-year growth is also significant, with the October 25, 2025, episode recording only 228,000 viewers and a 0.04 rating.
The players
AEW Collision
This is a professional wrestling television program produced by All Elite Wrestling that airs on TNT.
World Series
This is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball and a major competitor for live television audiences.
The details
The program aired on TNT and competed directly with the World Series. The reported viewership figures exclude any potential engagement from viewers watching via HBO Max streaming services.
Timeline
October 3, 2026: AEW Collision averaged 415,000 viewers and a 0.08 rating.
October 24, 2026: AEW Collision averaged 449,000 viewers and a 0.10 rating.
October 25, 2025: AEW Collision averaged 228,000 viewers and a 0.04 rating.
Season Trajectory
The viewership gains for AEW Collision suggest a strengthening competitive position relative to its performance in the previous year. This trajectory helps the program maintain relevance despite the intense seasonal competition posed by the World Series.
The 0.10 rating in the 18-49 demographic provides a key metric for advertisers evaluating the program's reach among core consumers. These gains indicate that the show is successfully retaining its audience even when scheduled opposite major championship sporting events.
The takeaway
Maintaining audience levels during high-profile sporting events remains a critical hurdle for niche programming. Networks will continue to monitor these viewership patterns to adjust future scheduling and promotional strategies.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Pro Wrestling Dot Net.
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