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When is SmackDown Moving To USA Network? Everything To Know
WWE's SmackDown is officially coming home to USA Network, but Raw will be sticking around a little longer.
It’s been a while since USA Network announced it would see the return of WWE’s SmackDown brand, but now fans can rejoice because a firm date for when they can tune in to all the action on the network has been set.
When does WWE SmackDown come to USA Network?
SmackDown is returning to its home on USA Network starting on September 13, 2024. That’s when the new multi-year partnership between the network and WWE kicks off, offering viewers all the drama, high-flying moves and Superstar action that takes place on the blue brand.
That means that starting in September through the end of 2024, WWE will be home to both WWE Monday Night Raw and WWE SmackDown. That’s right, for a few months, USA Network will be pulling double duty as the one-stop-shop for the two tentpole franchises in the WWE Universe.
After that, USA Network will be the exclusive home on Friday nights to SmackDown, one of the biggest shows in the WWE Universe with more top-notch Superstars and high-quality titles up for grabs each week. While RAW has been a lovely companion to the network for the past few years, wrestling fans are no doubt excited to see SmackDown return to the network after being away for the better part of a decade.
How to Watch WWE SmackDown on USA Network?
We get it, Friday Night SmackDown is a big change from Monday Night RAW. So if you're a dedicated WWE fan, you probably want to know for sure how to not miss a single episode. All new episodes of SmackDown will air every Friday on USA Network at 8 p.m. ET starting on September 13.
If you want to catch up on past episodes, they'll all be available on Peacock 30 days after they initially air. So while it's not the best way to stay up-to-date on all things involving the blue brand, it's a great way to catch up before everything shifts over.
Speaking of great ways to prep for the move to USA Network...
USA Network to debut WWE Week
To celebrate having the two biggest brands in WWE all in one place, USA Network is launching WWE Week on September 9. All week long, the network will air films starring WWE Superstars. For example, viewers can expect to see Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the Fast and the Furious franchise as well as John Cena on Blockers. It will also celebrate the legacy of late WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt by airing the recent Peacock documentary Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal.
Basically, once September rolls around, WWE fans will want to be glued to USA Network to celebrate all things WWE like movies, documentaries and, of course, Raw and SmackDown!
In the meantime, the WWE Universe can catch a bunch of other wrestling content including past Premium Live Events exclusively on Peacock.
Originally published May 9, 2024.
