WWE SmackDown (August 21, 2026) - Preview, start time & where to watch
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Undisputed title will be on the line in Toronto.
In the lead-up to Sunday Night’s Main Event, WWE delivers the August 21 edition of Friday Night SmackDown from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
While the show will continue the build towards SNME, likely announcing more matches, all eyes are on the marquee bout announced for the show, where the Undisputed title is up for grabs as CM Punk defends against hometown hero Kevin Owens.
All that and so much more will be in store for WWE SmackDown this week. Here is a detailed preview for the show, including the match card, timings, and telecast details.
Announced for WWE SmackDown (August 21, 2026)
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- CM Punk (c) vs Kevin Owens – Undisputed WWE Title match
- Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton to appear
- Tama & Talla Tonga (c) (w/ Haku) vs R-Truth & Damian Priest – WWE Tag Team Titles match
- Giulia vs Blake Monroe
- Oba Femi is advertised for the show
- CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Tiffany Stratton, Gunther & Jade Cargill are listed as featured superstars
CM Punk (c) vs Kevin Owens – Undisputed WWE Title match
In the lead-up to their title showdown, a fiery war of words transpired last week between Undisputed Champion CM Punk and the number one contender Kevin Owens.
The two are now set to lace up their boots for the August 21 show. Punk will defend the Undisputed title for the second time against Owens in his hometown this Friday. KO secured the shot in his return at SummerSlam, where he won the fatal four-way match, pinning Sami Zayn.
Furthermore, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are both advertised to appear on the show following last week’s brawl that saw both men at each other’s throats.
On the other hand, the newly crowned WWE Tag Team Champions Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga will defend their titles in a rematch against former Champions, R-Truth and Damian Priest.
Blake Monroe’s in-ring debut on WWE’s main roster is also confirmed for the show after last week’s segment where Giulia confronted her and asked GM Nick Aldis to give her the match against Monroe. The match between Monroe and Giulia is now official for this Friday.
WWE SmackDown Start Time & Telecast Details
| Country | Time | Telecast |
|---|---|---|
| United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico | 08 PM ET / 07 PM CT / 05 PM PT (Friday) | USA Network |
| Canada | 08 PM ET (Friday) | Netflix |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | 01 AM BST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| India | 05:30 AM IST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Bangladesh | 06:00 AM BST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Saudi Arabia | 03:00 AM AST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Australia | 10:00 AM AEST / 11:00 AM AEDT (Saturday) | Netflix |
| France | 02:00 AM CET (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Brazil | 9:00 PM BRT (Friday) | Netflix |
| Mexico | 06:00 PM CST (Friday) | Netflix |
| Singapore | 08:00 AM SGT (Saturday) | Netflix |
| China | 08:00 AM CST (Saturday) | iQIYI |
| Nigeria | 01:00 AM WAT (Saturday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| South Africa | 02:00 AM SAST (Saturday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| Germany | 02:00 AM CET (Saturday) | ProSieben Maxx |
| Japan | 09:00 AM JST (Saturday) | Abema |
| Italy | 02:00 AM CET (Saturday) | Netflix |
When and where will WWE SmackDown take place this week?
The August 21 edition of Friday Night SmackDown will air live from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
When and where will the upcoming SNME take place?
The upcoming Sunday Night’s Main Event is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. It will be WWE’s first-ever Sunday Night’s Main Event.
When and where will Money in the Bank 2026 take place?
The 2026 edition of Money in the Bank is set for October 10, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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