WWE SmackDown (July 31, 2026) - Preview, start time & where to watch
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SummerSlam go-home show of SmackDown carries huge anticipation.
Before SummerSlam 2026, WWE will deliver the July 31 go-home edition of Friday Night SmackDown. The show will air live from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Stars set to collide at the PLE will meet for the final time on Friday.
CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, Gunther, and Trick Williams are listed as featured superstars for the July 31 show, while a major tag title has also been announced.
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 (July 31, 2026)
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- CM Punk & Cody Rhodes’ final face-off before SummerSlam
- Giulia vs Lash Legend – WWE Interim Women’s Championship ladder match qualifier
- United States Champion Trick Williams responds to Baron Corbin’s attack
- Wepa Up (Damian Priest & R-Truth) vs War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) – WWE Tag Team Championship match
- SummerSlam build
- CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, Gunther & Trick Williams are listed as featured superstars
CM Punk & Cody Rhodes’ final face-off before SummerSlam
Ahead of their title showdown at SummerSlam, Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk and number one contender Cody Rhodes will meet for the final time on the go-home show of SmackDown.
On the other hand, Giula and Lash Legend will battle in the final WWE Interim Women’s Championship ladder match qualifier. The winner will secure the final spot in the match.
Furthermore, United States Champion Trick Williams will address the attack by Baron Corbin last week, as he gears up to defend the title against Corbin at SummerSlam.
Wepa Up (Damian Priest & R-Truth) vs War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) – WWE Tag Team Championship match
Wepa Up (Damian Priest & R-Truth) will defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against AAA World Tag Team Champions War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) on this week’s show.
The two tag teams have been going back and forth for weeks, since the War Raiders floated the idea of a title vs title match, and now the showdown is set for the go-home show.
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 this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown take place?
The July 31 edition of SmackDown will air live from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
When and where will SummerSlam 2026 take place?
The 39th edition will air as a two-night spectacle on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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