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“WWE Friday Night SmackDown!” has been an institution in the wrestling world since it first debuted in 1999. Now, a quarter-century later, the pro wrestling show continues to rope in fans both old and new, with millions of people tuning in each week to see the action-packed drama unfold. The hit show has even featured the likes of Bad Bunny, who’s a noted WWE super fan, while playing pivotal roles in the careers of now-Hollywood stars like The Rock and John Cena.
Now Cena will return to “SmackDown” for one final fight as the star finishes off her WWE farewell tour. Cena takes on undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at The Showcase of the Immortals tonight on “Friday Night Smackdown,” with both also set to appear at WrestleMania 41 this weekend.
Want to find a livestream to watch “WWE SmackDown” online? Here’s what you need to know.
“WWE SmackDown” Date, Time, Location
Also known as “Friday Night SmackDown” or just “SmackDown,” the WWE show moved from Fox to USA Network last fall. The TV show now airs live every Friday night at 8 p.m. ET/PT on USA Network and you can watch “SmackDown” on TV with most cable packages.
How to Watch “WWE SmackDown” Online Free
Want to stream “SmackDown” online with needing cable? DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling Blue all include USA Network in their channel lineups, so you can use it to livestream “SmackDown” without cable. Get a free trial to DirecTV Stream or Fubo and use it to watch “WWE Friday Night SmackDown” online for free.
All of the streaming services above let you watch “Smackdown” online without cable, and you can stream the wrestling matches from your phone, tablet, computer or smart TV. DirecTV offers a five-day free trial here.
Fubo’s free trial lasts for a week, so you can use it to livestream “Smackdown” online free and keep the streamer to watch other live sports, TV shows and movies. Fubo’s free trial slo includes free DVR so you can record “Smackdown” to watch a replay back on-demand.
Can You Watch ‘WWE SmackDown’ on Peacock?
Another way to watch “SmackDown” online? Every episode of “Friday Night SmackDown” is available to watch on-demand through Peacock, after it airs on USA Network. The NBCUniversal streaming service is the official streaming partner for the WWE, and it’s where you’ll be able to watch weekly events like “Monday Night Raw” and “Friday Night SmackDown,” along with premiere live events like the annual “Wrestlemania” and “Royal Rumble.”
A subscription to Peacock starts at just $7.99 a month and lets you watch full episodes of “WWE Friday Night SmackDown” on-demand from your smart TV, laptop or phone. See sign up details here.
After more than 23 years in the ring, Cena announced last fall that he was retiring from the WWE after Wrestlemania 2025.
