SmackDown debuted in 1999 and is WWE's Friday night show. It moved to USA Network in September 2024.
SmackDown is WWE's Friday night show and the home of the Undisputed WWE Championship and the WWE Women's Championship. It airs on USA Network in the US at 8 PM ET, having moved there from FOX in September 2024.
SmackDown's roster is drafted separately from Raw's, and the show is typically two hours, which makes it the tighter of WWE's two main brands.
Latest results
SmackDown — October 16, 2026 — October 16, 2026, Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California.
Results
| Match | Result | Stipulation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trick Williams def. Johnny Gargano | Singles |
| 2 | Paige def. Nikki Bella | Singles |
| 3 | Damian Priest vs. R-Truth — no result | Singles (stopped after Truth was injured) |
| 4 | Rey Fenix (c) def. Ricky Saints by disqualification | AAA Cruiserweight Championship |
| 5 | Cody Rhodes def. Baron Corbin by disqualification | Singles (Randy Orton interfered) |
History & key moments
| Year | Moment |
|---|---|
| 1999 | SmackDown debuts |
| 2002 | Brand split gives SmackDown its own roster |
| 2019 | Moves to FOX network television |
| Sep 2024 | Moves to USA Network |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Sami Zayn wins the Undisputed WWE Championship in Mexico City |
A fan's guide
SmackDown is home to the Undisputed WWE Champion, the WWE Women's Champion and the United States title. Its two-hour format means less filler than Raw, and in autumn 2026 its main stories are Sami Zayn's title reign and the revived Cody Rhodes–Randy Orton rivalry.
SmackDown airs live on USA Network on Friday nights; check local listings for replays.
Our take
SmackDown's two-hour runtime is its biggest advantage. Episodes tend to have a clear main story, and in autumn 2026 that is Sami Zayn's second reign as Undisputed WWE Champion and the revived Cody Rhodes–Randy Orton rivalry.
Our concern is finishes: the October 16 episode had two disqualifications and a match stopped by injury. Protecting wrestlers is sensible, but a run of non-finishes makes a weekly show feel inconclusive.
What's next
SmackDown airs every Friday at 8 PM ET on USA Network. Sami Zayn is expected to represent SmackDown at Crown Jewel on November 7.
Latest coverage
Coverage of the next edition will appear here.
FAQ
Where can I watch SmackDown?
On USA Network in the US, Fridays at 8 PM ET.
Who is the SmackDown world champion?
Sami Zayn, the Undisputed WWE Champion, since September 11, 2026.
How long is SmackDown?
Two hours.