WWE SmackDown Preview (February 27, 2026): Match card, start time & where to watch
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Women’s Tag Titles will be contested this week in Louisville!
The February 27 episode of WWE SmackDown will emanate from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. After airing on Syfy for two weeks due to the winter Olympics, the show will revert to the USA Network from this week.
The February 20 episode of WWE SmackDown aired live from the Amerant Bank Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ongoing men’s and women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches continued this week with two more matches.
Kiana James bagged the win in the women’s match, while Trick Williams won in the men’s match, with both securing the fifth spot in their respective matches. On the other hand, Oba Femi, in his SmackDown in-ring debut, defeated Kit Wilson.
Tiffany Stratton pinned Alba Fyre, while Rhea Ripley vs Giulia ended in DQ as Nia Jax & Lash Legend attacked. In the main event of the show, Aleister Black pinned Randy Orton after Drew McIntyre attacked Orton, helping Black win.
With new matches and segments announced for this week’s SmackDown, let’s look at what could go down on the blue brand.
Match card for WWE SmackDown (February 27, 2026)
- RHIYO (Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky) (c) vs The Irrestible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend) – Women’s Tag Team titles match
- Uncle Howdy vs Solo Sikoa
- Candice LeRae vs Jordynne Grace
- Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, Randy Orton, Chelsea Green & LA Knight are listed as featured superstars
RHIYO (Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky) (c) vs The Irrestible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend) – Women’s Tag Team titles match
Women’s Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky will once again defend their titles against The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend).
Nia and Legend attacked Ripley during her match against Giulia, but Iyo made the save, sending the challengers packing before their showdown next week.
Uncle Howdy vs Solo Sikoa
Solo Sikoa is set to face Uncle Howdy in a singles match. Howdy appeared on the Tron following Tama Tonga’s victory over Ilja Dragunov this week, and issued a challenge to Sikoa, which was later made official.
Candice LeRae vs Jordynne Grace
Jordynne Grace and Candice LeRae are also set to lock horns next week. The match was set up following their backstage argument this week, following which GM Nick Aldis made the match official.
WWE SmackDown (February 27, 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 | 6:30 AM IST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Bangladesh | 07 AM BST (Saturday) | Sony Sports Network |
| Saudi Arabia | 04 AM AST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Australia | 11 AM AEST/ 12 AM AEDT (Saturday) | Netflix |
| France | 02 AM CEST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Brazil | 10 PM BRT (Friday) | Netflix |
| Mexico | 07 PM CST (Friday) | Netflix |
| Singapore | 09 AM SGT (Saturday) | Netflix |
| China | 09 AM CST (Saturday) | iQIYI |
| Nigeria | 02 AM WAT (Saturday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| South Africa | 03 AM SAST (Saturday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| Germany | 02 AM CET (Saturday) | ProSieben Maxx |
When and where will WWE SmackDown take place this week?
The February 27 episode of SmackDown will emanate from the KFC Yum! Centerin Louisville, Kentucky.
Will the show return to the USA Network this week?
Yes, after airing on Syfy for two weeks due to the winter Olympics, the show will revert to the USA Network from next week.
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