WWE SmackDown returns this Friday with a special presentation from KAFD in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the eve of Royal Rumble 2026. The blue brand will air live for international viewers on Netflix earlier in the day, before its usual prime-time slot on USA Network in the United States.
When is WWE SmackDown from Riyadh?
This week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown takes place on Friday, January 30, 2026, from KAFD in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event is part of Royal Rumble weekend, with the premium live event set for the same venue the following night.
How to Watch WWE SmackDown This Week
Due to the international location, SmackDown will air at different times depending on where you're watching:
Netflix (live, international): 12:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. CT / 9:00 a.m. PT
This earlier start time corresponds to 8:00 p.m. local time in Riyadh.
USA Network (United States): 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT, in its usual Friday night slot.
Fans in the U.S. can catch the traditional two-hour broadcast on USA Network, while international viewers will see the show live on Netflix at midday in North America.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for ongoing coverage of the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble.
