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How to Watch ‘WWE SmackDown’ on Its New Channel; Live Stream, Start Time, More

David Satin
David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
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David Satin

This is the day you’ve been waiting for, WWE fans! One of the top wrestling shows on TV “WWE SmackDown” is shifting channels, moving from Fox to USA Network for the first time on Friday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. ET. The channel may be new, but all the wrestlers, storylines and jaw-dropping moments you know and love from “SmackDown” will stay the same. You can find “WWE SmackDown” on its new USA Network home with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM.

How to Watch ‘WWE SmackDown’ on New Channel

About ‘WWE SmackDown’

“WWE SmackDown” will continue to feature the top wrestlers in the WWE stable, including Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes, as well as Roman Reigns, The Bloodline, Rhea Ripley, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Liv Morgan and all the rest. “WWE NXT” is shifting off of USA Network to The CW after Sept. 24, but until then the channel will host “NXT,” “SmackDown” and “WWE Raw.”

Despite the move to USA Network, Peacock will still stream episodes of “SmackDown” 30 days after they air live on TV. “WWE Raw” will shift from USA Network to Netflix starting in 2025.

“NBCUniversal has been a tremendous partner of WWE for decades,” said WWE president Nick Khan. “We are excited to extend this longstanding relationship by bringing ‘SmackDown’ to USA Network on Friday nights and look forward to debuting multiple WWE special events annually on NBC.”

Why Does The Streamable Recommend Watching ‘WWE SmackDown’ with DIRECTV STREAM?

DIRECTV STREAM may still be locked in a carriage dispute with Disney, but that won’t have any effect on your ability to watch “WWE SmackDown” on USA Network with the service. DIRECTV STREAM carries USA Network in all of its packages, and customers can save $15 per month for their first two months of service with the ENTERTAINMENT package and the Sports add-on pack (starting at $79.99 per month).

DIRECTV STREAM also comes with a five-day free trial, and a host of top cable networks such as AMC, Bravo, MTV, Nickelodeon, and more. If you’re looking to try before you buy, DIRECTV STREAM is the perfect way to see “WWE SmackDown” on its new night without having to commit to a paid subscription.

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Hulu Live TV

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YouTube TV

Price: $72.99
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David Satin
David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
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