Live from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario this week, “WWE Friday Night SmackDown” is taking over USA, as it does every Friday, to air the 34th episode of its 28th season on Friday at 8 p.m.
You can watch the show live as it premieres on Friday, Aug. 21 on the USA Network on Sling TV or DIRECTV (free trial).
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| Streaming Service | Cost | Free Trial? |
|---|---|---|
| Sling TV | $45-$60 | No |
| DIRECTV | $74.99 | Yes |
What’s going on with “SmackDown” this week?
Well, the main highlight of the night will be an Undisputed WWE Championship Match between champion CM Punk and challenger Kevin Owens. The MFTs will also face off against Damian Priest and R-Truth, and NXT call-up Blake Monroe will take on Giulia.
Here’s a look at the highlights from the Aug. 14 episode of the series, featuring Jacy Jayne and more, courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel:
How to watch ‘WWE Friday Night SmackDown’ without cable
You can watch the Aug. 21 episode of “WWE Friday Night SmackDown” with Sling TV or DIRECTV.
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When is “Friday Night SmackDown” on?
Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s game:
- Date: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- TV channel: USA
- Live stream: DIRECTV or Sling TV