WWE Friday Night SmackDown” is airing the 21st episode of its 28th season on Friday at 8 p.m. You can watch live as it premieres on the USA Network on Sling TV or DirecTV (free trial). This week will be the second episode since the WrestleMania “Backlash,

SmackDown rolls through Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Friday night with a full slate of WWE superstars in action. Tonight’s edition of SmackDown is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET with TV coverage on USA Network and streaming on-demand.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. And now, watch the drama and the aftermath of Elimination Chamber: Chicago, as Randy Orton and Rhea Ripley earned spots ...

The next generation of WWE will battle it out in an all-new format with the return of “WWE LFG (Legends & Future Greats),” which premieres its third season on Sunday, April 26, at 10 p.m. ET, following the Season 5 premiere of “Biography: WWE Legends” on A&E.

How to watch WWE content from wherever you are in the world, be that Raw and SmackDown, Premium Live Events, NXT programming, and plenty, plenty more.

The recent Friday Night SmackDown showcased the aftermath of Backlash 2026, held at the Colonial Life Arena. WWE announced new matches for Saturday Night's Main Event (SNME) on May 23, building anticipation for the upcoming Clash in Italy.