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Due to the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, “WWE SmackDown” is temporarily relocating this week.
Ordinarily broadcast on the USA Network, “SmackDown” requires a new temporary home as USA Network has shifted to round-the-clock Olympic coverage until February 22. While most scripted shows on USA Network are paused during the Olympics, “WWE SmackDown” is a live, weekly event performed before an arena audience, necessitating a move to a different channel.
Eager to catch “Friday Night SmackDown”? The program aired on the Syfy channel on February 13 and will do so again for its February 20 broadcast. You can watch “SmackDown” on television with any cable subscription that includes Syfy. The show’s start time remains consistent at 8 p.m. ET.
Streaming “WWE SmackDown” Live on Syfy Without Cable
If you don’t have cable or prefer to stream “SmackDown” online via Syfy, DirecTV offers an excellent solution. With over 90 live television channels, DirecTV allows you to stream without a traditional cable package. Its lineup includes a live Syfy feed, enabling you to watch “SmackDown” live online. You can try the service with a five-day free trial here, giving you a chance to stream “SmackDown” on Syfy at no cost.
DirecTV supports streaming Syfy and other live TV channels across various devices, including your computer, tablet, smartphone, or smart TV.
Another option for streaming “SmackDown” on Syfy is through Sling. The Sling Blue package from this live streaming service provides over 40 channels, including Syfy, for just $54.99/month. Use Sling to livestream “WWE SmackDown” online if you don’t have cable. Sling Blue permits streaming on up to three devices simultaneously and includes DVR functionality, so you can record the broadcast for on-demand replay later.
How to Access “WWE SmackDown” on Peacock
For another way to watch “WWE SmackDown” online, every episode of “Friday Night SmackDown” becomes available on-demand through Peacock the day after its TV broadcast. This means the Syfy episodes will be accessible for streaming on the NBCUniversal platform.
Beyond streaming events like the Olympics and the recent Super Bowl, Peacock serves as the official streaming partner for WWE. It’s also your destination for live wrestling events such as “SummerSlam,” “Wrestlemania,” “Royal Rumble,” and more.
The channel change from USA Network to Syfy will not impact “SmackDown’s” broadcast dates or general schedule. The show will continue to air at 8 p.m. on Friday nights and maintain its three-hour duration.
This week, the WWE stars head to the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Featured matches include Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest in the men’s Elimination Chamber qualification, and Nia Jax vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Kiana James for the women’s Elimination Chamber qualification.
The Elimination Chamber 2026 event itself is scheduled for a week later, on February 28, in Chicago, broadcast as a Premium Live Event on ESPN Unlimited.