WWE SmackDown (April 10, 2026): Preview, match card, news, timings & telecast details
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Tonight’s SmackDown will address last week’s chaotic reveal.
With a week for WrestleMania 42, WWE SmackDown rolls into the SAP Center in San Jose, California, for the April 10 edition. The show will follow up on the chaotic segment where Pat McAfee revealed himself as Randy Orton’s mystery caller and launched a beating on Cody Rhodes.
A major debut, along with other segments leading up to the ‘Grandest Stage’ have been announced for the show. Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Randy Orton, Tiffany Stratton, Jacob Fatu, and Drew McIntyre are listed as featured superstars for the show.
Let us now take a look at the detailed preview, along with the match card, timings, and telecast details for another consequential edition of WWE SmackDown ahead of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
Announced for WWE SmackDown (April 10, 2026)
- Cody Rhodes responds to assault by Randy Orton & Pat McAfee
- Drew McIntyre vows to unmask the real Jacob Fatu
- Sami Zayn looks to settle the score with Trick Williams
- Royce Key’s SmackDown debut
- Pat McAfee set to reveal a MASSIVE SURPRISE
Cody Rhodes responds to assault by Randy Orton & Pat McAfee
During the opening segment last week, Pat McAfee, after revealing himself as the mystery caller, joined Randy Orton in a brutal beatdown of Cody Rhodes ahead of WrestleMania. Later in the show, Rhodes delivered an unscheduled promo, mocking the reveal and blasting both Orton and McAfee.
Rhodes is now scheduled to appear on tonight’s show, and fans are waiting to see how he responds to the attack. On the other hand, Pat McAfee has also teased a massive surprise for tonight’s show, even claiming that the fans will start thanking him and Randy soon enough.
Drew McIntyre vows to unmask the real Jacob Fatu
Drew McIntyre has branded his WrestleMania opponent, Jacob Fatu, as nothing more than a criminal and has pledged to reveal the “real” Jacob Fatu on SmackDown tonight, ahead of their unsanctioned match at WrestleMania.
Sami Zayn looks to settle the score with Trick Williams
Following the successful title defense against Carmelo Hayes in the rematch, United States Champion Sami Zayn was attacked by Trick Williams. Ahead of WrestleMania, the Champion is looking to settle the score with the challenger.
Royce Key’s SmackDown debut
Royce Keys, fka Powerhouse Hobbs, after making his WWE debut at the Royal Rumble, has been absent from WWE programming. Now WWE has officially confirmed that Keys will make his main roster debut on SmackDown tonight.
WWE SmackDown (April 10, 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 GMT (Saturday) | Netflix |
| India | 05:30 AM IST (Saturday) | Sony LIV |
| 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) | AB1 |
| Brazil | 10:00 PM BRT (Friday) | Netflix |
| Mexico | 07:00 PM CST (Friday) | Netflix |
| Singapore | 09:00 AM SGT (Saturday) | Netflix |
| China | 09:00 AM CST (Saturday) | iQIYI |
| Nigeria | 02:00 AM WAT (Saturday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| South Africa | 03:00 AM SAST (Saturday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| Germany | 02:00 AM CET (Saturday) | ProSieben Maxx |
When and where will tonight’s edition of SmackDown take place?
Tonight’s edition of WWE SmackDown will emanate live from the SAP Center in San Jose.
Where can fans tune in to watch the show live?
In the United States, SmackDown airs live on the USA Network. International fans can stream it on Netflix, while viewers in India can catch it on Sony LIV, fans in Bangladesh on Sony Sports Network, China on iQIYI, and Nigeria and South Africa on SuperSport and Showmax.
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