REMINDER: WWE SmackDown airs one hour earlier tonight for international fans
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Cody Rhodes reclaimed the throne last week.
Last week’s show of Friday Night SmackDown saw Cody Rhodes defeat Drew McIntyre to regain the Undisputed title and reclaim the WrestleMania spot, after losing the men’s Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber match.
With the win, Cody is now set to defend it against the winner of the Chamber match, Randy Orton, at WrestleMania. On the other hand, WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill will battle Rhea Ripley at Mania. Apart from these two, World title clashes, nothing has been announced for the PLE from the Blue brand.
SmackDown tonight will emanate from Phoenix
Live from the Mortgage Matchup Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown will continue the build toward the two aforementioned matches.
Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are set to sign the contract for their WrestleMania main-event clash for the Undisputed title, while WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill will battle Michin in a non-title singles clash.
American music star Jelly Roll is also set to make a return. Jelly Roll announced via a video promo last week that he will be live in Arizona to see his tag team partner, Randy Orton, as well as Cody Rhodes.
Additionally, The Miz via X has also announced that Jelly Roll will appear on a special edition of the Miz TV this Friday. Start times for tonight’s WWE SmackDown across India, the USA, the UK, Australia, and additional regions are as follows:
WWE SmackDown Tonight (March 13, 2026): Start Time
- United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico: 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM PT (Friday)
- Canada: 08 PM ET (Friday)
- United Kingdom: 12 AM BST (Saturday)
- India: 5:30 AM IST (Saturday)
- Bangladesh: 06 AM BST (Saturday)
- Saudi Arabia: 03 AM AST (Saturday)
- Australia: 10 AM AEST/ 11 AM AEDT (Saturday)
- France: 01 AM CEST (Saturday)
- Brazil: 9 PM BRT (Friday)
- Mexico: 06 PM CST (Friday)
- Singapore: 08 AM SGT (Saturday)
- China: 08 AM CST (Saturday)
- Nigeria: 01 AM WAT (Saturday)
- South Africa: 02 AM SAST (Saturday)
- Germany: 01 AM CET (Saturday)
What time does WWE SmackDown start this week?
This week’s WWE SmackDown begins at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT in the United States on Friday night. International viewers can tune in at 1 AM GMT (UK & Ireland), 5:30 AM IST (India), 10 AM AEST (Australia), and 2 AM CET (Germany/France) on Saturday, depending on their region.
Where can fans watch WWE SmackDown live?
In the United States, SmackDown airs on the USA Network. Most international audiences can stream the show on Netflix, while fans in Bangladesh can watch on Sony Sports Network, China on iQIYI, and Nigeria/South Africa on SuperSport & Showmax.
What matches have been announced for the show?
• Jade Cargill vs Michin
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