WWE SmackDown airs tonight (Friday, June 26, 2026) from The O2 in London, England, live on USA Network starting at 8 PM ET.
WWE closes the road to Night of Champions with the go-home edition of the blue brand from London. Tonight’s show features Cody Rhodes, Gunther, and Sami Zayn meeting face-to-face one night before their triple threat title match, Paige’s first singles match since returning at WrestleMania 42, and Rey Fenix defending against Nathan Frazer. Here’s everything you need to know including start times, how to watch, and the full card.
How to Watch WWE SmackDown Tonight
| Date | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Venue | The O2, London, England |
| Channel/Stream | USA Network (US) / Netflix (international, select markets) |
| US Start Time | 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT |
| UK Start Time | 1 AM GMT (Saturday) |
| India Start Time | 5:30 AM IST (Saturday) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
WWE SmackDown Match Card for June 26, 2026
Here are the matches and segments announced for tonight’s show:
Cody Rhodes, Gunther, and Sami Zayn Go Face-to-Face
The American Nightmare defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther and Sami Zayn in a triple threat at Night of Champions on Saturday. Rhodes only landed in this spot after Zayn, serving as special guest referee last week, fast-counted a pinfall and then turned on both men. Expect one final confrontation before Riyadh, and London crowds rarely let these moments stay civil.
Paige vs. Jacy Jayne
Paige wrestles her first WWE singles match since returning at WrestleMania 42, and she’s doing it in her home country. Jacy Jayne of Fatal Influence called her out publicly during the June 19 SmackDown, pulling one half of the Women’s Tag Team Champions away from her partner Brie Bella for the night.
Rey Fenix vs. Nathan Frazer
AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix puts his momentum on the line against Nathan Frazer, who insisted he’d have won last week’s title match had he been in it. Two of the fastest workers on the roster get a non-title showcase that could steal the show.
Tiffany Stratton and Alexa Bliss vs. B-Fab and Michin
Women’s United States Champion Tiffany Stratton teams with Alexa Bliss days before defending her title against Jade Cargill at Night of Champions. Cargill has already gotten the better of Stratton in recent weeks, so any distraction or post-match angle here points straight to Saturday.
Giulia vs. Kiana James
Giulia challenged her former manager Kiana James in a vignette last week, and the grudge gets settled in London. The pairing carries real history, and a clean finish is far from guaranteed given the bad blood between them.
Danhausen and Matt Cardona vs. Angel and Berto
Danhausen and Matt Cardona continue their run as an unlikely tag team against Los Garzas. It’s a lighter spot on a heavy go-home card, and the kind of match where outside interference tends to shape the result.
Trick Williams and Ricky Saints In-Ring Segment
Men’s United States Champion Trick Williams and Ricky Saints share the ring ahead of their championship match at Night of Champions. Saints earned the shot by outlasting Carmelo Hayes, and tonight is the last word before the title is on the line in Saudi Arabia.
Road to WWE Night of Champions 2026
WWE Night of Champions 2026 takes place Saturday, June 27 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tonight sets the final table for the event, with the Undisputed WWE Championship triple threat, the King and Queen of the Ring finals (Jey Uso vs. Oba Femi and Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky), and the US Title pictures on both sides all getting their last push before Riyadh.
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