WWE Friday Night SmackDown airs first on USA Network before coming to Peacock for on-demand viewing. The best way to watch SmackDown right when episodes are released is to get a live TV streaming service that carries USA Network. Here are some of our favorites, including options with free trials:

Fans looking to watch SmackDown this week can do so for free using a free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. Also, Sling offers a solid first-month discount to new users. SmackDown will take place on May 16, 2025 at 7:30pm ET.

You can stream “WWE SmackDown!” live or on demand without a cable subscription by using several streaming platforms that offer USA Network, including DirecTV (free trial), fuboTV, and Sling (half off).