WWE SmackDown (June 12, 2026): Preview, start time & where to watch
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The final first-round matches will conclude on SmackDown.
WWE returns to the United States after this week’s Monday Night Raw in Paris, France. The promotion will now deliver the June 12 edition of Friday Night SmackDown from the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island.
This means that the show will return to its original time slot for international fans. Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Drew McIntyre, Jade Cargill, Randy Orton, and Sami Zayn are listed as featured superstars. WWE is also expected to announce matches for the upcoming Night of Champions.
Ahead of this Friday’s show in Rhode Island, let us now take a look at the full and detailed preview for WWE SmackDown, including match card, timings, and telecast details.
Announced for WWE SmackDown (June 12, 2026)
- Jey Uso vs LA Knight vs Royce Keys vs Finn Balor – KOTR first-round match
- Sol Ruca vs Lyra Valkyria vs Charlotte Flair vs Jade Cargill – QOTR first-round match
- Gunther reveals his condition for the rematch against Cody Rhodes
- Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Drew McIntyre, Jade Cargill, Randy Orton & Sami Zayn are listed as featured superstars
King & Queen of the Ring tournament 2026: First-round matches
The ongoing 2026 King and Queen of the Ring tournament’s first round will conclude this Friday with the final first-round matches.
King & Queen of the Ring tournament, Jey Uso, LA Knight, Royce Keys, and Finn Balor, while on the women’s side, Sol Ruca, Lyra Valkyria, Charlotte Flair, and Jade Cargill will battle to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Je’Von Evans and Liv Morgan have secured their spot in the semi-finals and will now battle the winner of the aforementioned matches next week.
Gunther reveals his condition for the rematch against Cody Rhodes
Last week, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis asked Cody Rhodes whether his rematch offer to Gunther is still on the table. Cody said yes, and Aldis then revealed that Gunther was prepared to accept the challenge, but only on one condition, which he would disclose that condition on the June 12 edition of SmackDown.
Cody stated that if they have to wait till next, it means they should do the tile rematch in Kansas City (June 19), and made it clear that he doesn’t want to wait any further. Fans are now waiting to see what the conditions for the rematch would be.
WWE SmackDown (May 22, 2026) 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 |
When and where will the June 12 edition of WWE SmackDown take place?
The June 12 edition of WWE SmackDown will air live from the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island.
Will the show have an early start time?
No, the show will have its usual start time of 8 PM ET worldwide as the promotion returns to the United States next week.
What is the next PLE after Clash in Italy?
Night of Champions is the next Premium Live Event after Clash in Italy. The show is set for June 27, 2026, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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