What time does WWE SmackDown start tonight? US, UK, India & more (July 31, 2026)

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WWE SmackDown start times in different regions

• USA: 8 PM ET/ 7 PM CT (Friday)
• Canada: 8 PM ET (Friday)
• Mexico: 7 PM CT (Friday)
• Ireland: 1 AM IST (Saturday)
• United Kingdom: 1 AM BST (Saturday)
• India: 5:30 AM IST (Saturday)
• Australia: 10:00 AM AEST (Saturday)
• France: 2:00 AM CEST (Saturday)
• Japan: 9:00 AM JST (Saturday)
• Saudi Arabia: 3:00 AM AST (Saturday)

How to watch Friday Night SmackDown?

The upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown will be the go-home show for SummerSlam, making it a must-see. Fans looking to experience the electric atmosphere of the arena live can make their way to the Resch Center located in Green Bay at 820 Armed Forces Drive in Wisconsin.

Friday Night SmackDown will broadcast live on USA Network, as it is the official home of the blue brand in the United States. Meanwhile, the show will stream on Netflix around the world, as it is the exclusive home of WWE shows outside the USA. You can sit back and enjoy the show while enjoying your favorite snacks.

Advertised card for WWE SmackDown

• Cody Rhodes and CM Punk face-to-face
• Damian Priest & R-Truth vs. The War Raiders [WWE Tag Team Championship]
• Giulia vs. Lash Legend [Qualifier Match]
• Trick Williams addressed his SummerSlam match

The upcoming episode of the blue brand will serve as the prelude to SummerSlam 2026 and you don’t wanna miss it. Dive into our WWE SmackDown Preview to know everything that you can expect from the show. The feuds and storylines will boil over tonight and rivalries will reach their absolute peak as it is the final stop before the upcoming premium live event.

Cody Rhodes and CM Punk will be under the same roof tonight for one final confrontation before colliding at SummerSlam. Besides, it will be interesting to see whether Giulia or Lash Legend secures the final spot in the ladder match for the interim WWE Women’s Championship. Make sure to tune into Friday Night SmackDown as it promises to deliver an explosive show.

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