WWE SmackDown continues to deliver hard-hitting action. Here’s your comprehensive guide on how to watch WWE SmackDown, ensuring you don't miss any of the excitement.
Where and When to Watch
- What: WWE Friday Night Smackdown
- When: Friday, Dec. Eastern
- Where: Van Andel Arena | Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Channel: USA Network
Streaming Options
Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Peacock, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network and more.
Free Options
Watch WWE Smackdown for free on DIRECTV, which is also offering $40 off your first month.
Paid Options
The most flexible non-free option is Sling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for five months and $45.99 per month thereafter. You can also grab half off the first month on the Sling Orange and Blue package.
NOTE: WWE Friday Night Smackdown episodes are available on Peacock’s extensive WWE catalog a few days after airtime.
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Premium Live Events on the ESPN App such as Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, WrestleMania 42, SummerSlam and all your favorite WWE Premium Live Events are now streaming live on the ESPN App. Click here for more information on how to access WWE Premium Live Events on ESPN.
Peacock will be the home for NXT Premium Live Events and Saturday Night's Main Event. Monday Night Raw continues to call Netflix home.
WWE fans in most regions around the world can watch RAW, SmackDown, NXT and every Premium Live Event streaming LIVE on Netflix.
Full SmackDown highlights: Dec. 19, 2025
Highlights from Recent Episodes
Joe Hendry's Debut
Joe Hendry takes down The Miz in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight. After The Miz ruined Joe Hendry's Christmas Spectacular, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis changed the scheduled match between Joe Hendry and The Miz into a Miracle on 34th Street Fight.
Hendry and Miz brought all the holiday weapons, including a tiny violin and a small pair of ornaments. Eventually, Hendry battered The A-Lister with a Christmas tree before connecting with a huge fallaway slam.
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On the outside, an elf-costumed Akira Tozawa tried to give some holiday cookies to The Awesome One, but this enraged The Miz, who blasted Tozawa in the face with a big boot. Hendry gifted Miz some candy cane Kendo stick strikes before sending him back into the ring.
Tozawa, Hendry, a Christmas-outfitted Otis and an Easter Bunny surrounded Miz, taking turns beating down The A-Lister. The Easter Bunny was revealed to be R-Truth, who hit a Five Knuckle Shuffle on his former tag team partner.
Hendry nailed a Standing Ovation through a table to win the match.
Charlotte Flair vs. Lash Legend
After defeating Alexa Bliss a few weeks ago, Lash Legend took on Charlotte Flair. Flair nailed a moonsault, but Legend kicked out after Flair used an unorthodox cover.
Bliss attacked Nia Jax on the outside after Jax attempted to interfere in the match. This distracted Legend, as The Queen rolled her up to win.
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Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov
Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov again battled after their clash from a few weeks ago ended in a no-contest when Solo Sikoa and The MFTs invaded the bout.
Dragunov went for the H-Bomb, but Hayes connected with a huge enzuigiri before nailing a flying DDT. The Mad Dragon blasted Hayes with the Constantine Special and an enormous senton.
Hayes countered a superplex from Dragunov into an awesome cutter, but The Mad Dragon kicked out as the WWE Universe erupted into a "this is awesome" chant.
Dragunov looked to end the match when he destroyed Hayes with a death valley driver onto the apron. Hayes somehow connected with the First 48 before executing Nothing But Net to win the United States Title.
Giulia & Kiana James vs. Chelsea Green & Alba Fyre
Giulia teams with Kiana James to take on Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre.
Drew McIntyre's Announcement
Drew McIntyre announces that he will challenge Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell Match on the Jan. 9 edition of SmackDown in Berlin.
Upcoming Storylines and Rivalries
- Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes: The appearance will end his suspension and could go a long way in helping him choose a date and stipulation for his upcoming WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes.
- Ilja Dragunov's Open Challenge: Ilja Dragunov continues to tempt fate with a United States Championship open challenge. Which superstar will seize the moment and take their shot at the gold?
- Wyatt Sicks vs. The MFTs: The bout between the WWE Tag Team Champions Wyatt Sicks and the MFTs ended in a no contest after a massive brawl broke out as WWE Smackdown went off the air last week. Will the two teams run it back one last time?
- Aleister Black vs. Damian Priest: Aleister Black and Damian Priest continue to throw hands each week. Will the two finalize a match that will bring this heated rivalry to a bitter end?
- Jade Cargill vs. Michin: WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill was attacked by Michin with a kendo stick last week. Will the champ get her revenge?
- Women’s Tag Team Division: The women’s tag team division continues to heat up after Nia Jax and Lash Legend defeated the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Kabuki Warriors in a non-title bout. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss made their presence felt by chasing off the Jax and Legend. Rhea Ripley and IYO Sky will get their moment on the highly anticipated episode of Raw on Jan. 5. After defeating Alba Fyre, will Giulia continue to build momentum towards a rematch with WWE United States Champion Chelsea Green?
WWE Smackdown: A Brief History
Smackdown is one of the longer running television programs in history. It first aired April 29, 1999. Through the years, it has been rebranded, first as Smackdown! from 1999 to 2008, and then Smackdown Live from 2016 to 2019.
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