WWE SmackDown after SummerSlam 2026 - Preview, start time & where to watch
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SmackDown after SummerSlam airs from Philly.
Following this week’s SummerSlam fallout edition of Monday Night Raw, WWE will travel to Philadelphia to deliver the fallout show of the Blue brand. The August 7 episode of SmackDown will address the aftermath from the PLE, which saw a major return along with a title change and a new Champion being crowned.
Fans on SmackDown this week are now waiting to see what lies ahead for Randy Orton after costing Cody Rhodes the Undisputed title match against CM Punk. On the other hand, after winning the Interim WWE Women’s title, Chelsea Green will make her first televised appearances.
All that and so much more will be live from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, CM Punk, Gunther and Trick Williams are listed as featured superstars for the show.
Let us now take a look at the full and detailed preview for this week’s WWE SmackDown, including the match card, timings, and telecast details.
Announced for WWE SmackDown (August 7, 2026)
- Charlotte Flair vs Jade Cargill
- SummerSlam aftermath
- Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, CM Punk, Gunther and Trick Williams are listed as featured superstars
This article will be updated once more matches and segments are announced.
Charlotte Flair vs Jade Cargill
The go-home show last week featured another brawl between Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill. Flair has been looking for some payback on Jade after she brutally attacked and injured her tag partner, Alexa Bliss.
In a social media exclusive posted after SmackDown, Flair met with acting GM Adam Pearce, stating that getting her hands on Jade in the ladder match isn’t enough.
Flair added that she doesn’t care who walks out as the interim Champion in Minneapolis; she wants to take on Jade in a one-on-one match. Pearce offered a match for this week, to which Flair agreed, making the showdown official.
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 7 edition of Friday Night SmackDown will air live from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What is the next PLE after WWE SummerSlam 2026?
Money in the Bank is the next PLE after SummerSlam 2026.
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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