How to Watch ‘WWE Friday Night Smackdown’ Online 2025: Free Livestream
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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.
And now, the WWE is likely to honor and pay tribute to one of its icons, Hulk Hogan, who passed away at age 71 on Thursday, July 23, on “WWE SmackDown.”
Want to find a livestream to watch “SmackDown” online? Here’s what you need to know.
‘WWE SmackDown’: Date, Time,
Also known as “Friday Night SmackDown” or just “SmackDown,” the WWE show broadcasts on USA Network. The TV series airs live Friday nights 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 Without Cable for 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 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 “WWE 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 live events, like annuals “SummerSlam,” “Wrestlemania,” “Royal Rumble” and others.
A subscription to Peacock starts at just $7.99/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.
