
This article will let you know how to watch WWE SmackDown every Friday night and how to watch older episodes of Friday Night SmackDown from this season and prior seasons on demand.
- When to Watch: WWE SmackDown airs on Fridays on Fox at 8:00 PM eastern time.
- Best Way to Stream WWE SmackDown when it airs: DIRECTV STREAM provides Fox live and has a 5-day free trial. FuboTV (1-week free trial), Hulu Live TV (Sign up), and YouTube TV (Free Trial) both offer access to Fox live streaming. For all options, you can also check out our guide: How To Watch Fox without Cable
- How to Watch Past Episodes of Smackdown: – If the episodes of SmackDown aired in the last 30 days, it will be available On-Demand through the streaming service you use to watch Fox. Episodes older than 30 days and past seasons of SmackDown are available on Peacock (sign up for peacock)
Where to Watch WWE SmackDown
Suppose you don’t have cable TV or can’t watch Fox using a TV antenna. Numerous streaming options offer local Fox stations in nearly all U.S. markets, and several offer a free trial so that you can watch WWE SmackDown every week for free. All the ways you can stream WWE SmackDown are listed below. All free trials auto-renew when they expire, but you will not be billed if you cancel before the trial ends.
Watch WWE SmackDown on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM offers live Fox streaming in many markets. Through its “Entertainment” package for $79.99 a month, Fox is available along with a ton of cable TV and other broadcast networks.
All DIRECTV STREAM plans include:
- the ability to watch on unlimited devices at the same time in your home with one subscription
- a cloud-based DVR
- channels like ESPN, AMC, HGTV, Discovery, and more
- supported on Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Amazon FireTV, and more
You can try DIRECTV STREAM by signing up for this free trial.
How Much: $79.99 per month through the “Entertainment” package. For more information, check out our review of DIRECTV STREAM.
Watch WWE SmackDown on YouTube TV

YouTube TV is another great option for watching WWE SmackDown. YouTube TV offers live Fox with its streaming service in nearly ALL markets in the US.
YouTube TV supports Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and more. The YouTube TV app has also returned to Roku devices after settling a dispute between the two companies. Be sure to check out our review of YouTube TV for more information. You can sign up for their free trial.
How Much: $72.99 per month.
Watch WWE SmackDown on fuboTV

FuboTV offers Fox in numerous US cities allowing you to watch WWE SmackDown when it airs. You can check out a free trial to FuboTV here. Fubo TV supports the following streaming devices:
- Android smartphones
- Android tablets
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV (4th Generation only)
- Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
- Roku
- Chromecast
For more information on FuboTV features, please see our Fubo TV review.
How Much: FuboTV costs $74.99.
Watch WWE SmackDown on Hulu

Hulu offers live Fox in nearly all US markets along with cable TV and broadcast networks. Therefore, you can watch WWE SmackDown as it airs on Fox. To see if live Fox is available in your area, you can use this tool: Hulu Live TV Channels by Zip code.
Hulu + Live TV is supported on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iOS, Android, and more. You can read more about Hulu in our review of Hulu. There isn’t a month-to-month contract, so you can sign up to test the service without fear of a long-term commitment. You can sign up for Hulu Live TV using this link.