SUMMARY
- Over the years, SmackDown has created its fanbase and amassed a huge audience.
- Previously, the WWE Network served as the primary streaming service provided by the WWE.
WWE SmackDown started as a secondary show to the company’s flagship show, Monday Night RAW. Over the years, SmackDown has created its fanbase and amassed a huge audience. The Blue Brand has had the likes of various legendary superstars along with numerous breathtaking moments in the past. SmackDown can be seen in various ways across the globe.
The Blue brand has served several WWE legends over the years, including The Rock, The Undertaker, John Cena, Booker T, Shawn Michaels, and many more. With its increasing popularity, it has become a worldwide popular show that is watched live by millions of WWE fans. It is also the current home of The Head of the Table, Roman Reigns.
It can be streamed live from the WWE Network to various places around the world. The WWE Network provides all the updates and news related to the world of the Staford-based promotion. It also provides live streams and countless hours of matches and events offered by the Triple H-led promotion.
How to watch SmackDown in the United States
WWE has a special streaming service for people residing in the United States. Previously, the WWE Network served as the primary streaming service provided by the Stamford-based promotion. As of now, live streaming application Peacock has taken over the Stamford-based promotion, making the WWE Network a subpart of it. Fans can enjoy live WWE action at Peacock and catch all the happenings live.
Peacock is not only present in the United States; it is also available only on Peacock Premium in the US, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico. Peacock Premium costs $4.99 per month and includes all WWE Premium Live events.
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SmackDown is also streamed live on various TV channels throughout the USA. 2019 saw a huge move for the Blue Brand, which made it appear on FOX. It now airs on FOX on Fridays at 8 p.m. Eastern. While FOX is the main broadcaster of SmackDown all over the USA, it can also be watched on YouTube TV, FuboTV, DirectTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV.
How to watch WWE SmackDown live in other countries
Various countries outside the USA have different channels to broadcast SmackDown Live on TV. The broadcast rights to SmackDown are owned by Sportsnet 360 for Canadian viewers. Along with Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet 360 Plus also broadcasts the Blue Brand all over Canada at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, 7 p.m. Central Time, and 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
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For viewers in the United Kingdom, it can be watched live on several TV broadcasting channels. Viewers in the United Kingdom may watch the Blue Brand on TNT Sports 1 HD, formerly known as BT Sport. Channel 5Action airs a one-hour SmackDown highlight show every Sunday morning. SmackDown will soon depart FOX to return to cable on the USA Network.
The USA Network is currently home to Monday Night RAW. Its TV rights expire in 2024, which raises the possibility of SmackDown becoming the WWE’s second-place program. Considering that the Red Brand now draws in several hundred thousand more people per week than SmackDown does, SmackDown’s ratings will undoubtedly drop significantly.
