WWE SmackDown (March 27, 2026): Preview, match card, news, timings & telecast details
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Randy Orton plans to “apologise” to Cody Rhodes as WrestleMania 42 looms large!
WWE SmackDown heads to PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this Friday, March 27, 2026, for what could be the most explosive go-home show of the WrestleMania 42 season. With the grandest stage of them all just three weeks away at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, every single segment this Friday carries title-match-level stakes.
Last week’s SmackDown in Raleigh, North Carolina, delivered one of the most talked-about nights of the year. Randy Orton fully embraced his Viper persona, declared he wants to be a 15-time world champion, and then lured Matt Cardona into a fake apology before attacking him viciously with an RKO and a steel chair stomp.
Damian Priest and R-Truth became the new WWE Tag Team Champions, with the Wyatt Sicks playing a key role in the finish. Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu brawled across the entire show, ultimately falling off an elevated structure outside the arena to close the night. Kit Wilson attacked Jelly Roll after their confrontation, and Jelly Roll was granted his request for a singles match the following week.
Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, and Chelsea Green are among the featured superstars confirmed for Pittsburgh. Here is everything you need to know.
Match card & segments announced for WWE SmackDown (March 27, 2026)
- Giulia (c) vs Tiffany Stratton – WWE Women’s US Championship Match
- Kit Wilson vs Jelly Roll
- Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs The Bella Twins (Nikki & Brie Bella) – Tag Team Match
- Randy Orton to “apologise” to Cody Rhodes
- Cody Rhodes to appear
Giulia gets her Women’s US Title opportunity against Tiffany Stratton
Following a strong run of momentum on SmackDown, Giulia will be defending her Women’s US Championship.
The Japanese star will face Tiffany Stratton for the title this Friday in Pittsburgh. Stratton has been one of the most dominant women on the brand, and this promises to be a hard-hitting, high-stakes clash heading into WrestleMania 42.
The Women’s US Title picture just got a lot more interesting, and all eyes will be on PPG Paints Arena to see if “Tiffy Time” can make history.
Kit Wilson vs Jelly Roll is officially on for this week
After Wilson blindsided Jelly Roll with a cowardly attack this past Friday, the match is now set. Wilson had been antagonising the Grammy-winning artist throughout the night before eventually jumping him without warning, leaving the WWE Universe furious.
This week, Jelly Roll gets his chance to settle the score inside the ring on WWE SmackDown, and the crowd in Pittsburgh will be firmly behind him.
Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair take on The Bella Twin.s
After The Bella Twins made their shocking return and inserted themselves into the Women’s Tag Team title picture on last SmackDown, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss will now square off against Nikki and Brie Bella this week.
The match is set to be a high-stakes showdown with WrestleMania 42 just around the corner, and both teams will be looking to prove they deserve champion
WWE SmackDown (March 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 GMT (Saturday) | Netflix |
| India | 05:30 AM IST (Saturday) | Sony LIV |
| Bangladesh | 06:00 AM BST (Saturday) | Sony Sports Network |
| 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 |
What time does WWE SmackDown start this week?
This week’s WWE SmackDown begins at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT in the United States on Friday night. International viewers can tune in at 1 AM GMT (UK & Ireland), 5:30 AM IST (India), 10 AM AEST (Australia), and 2 AM CET (Germany/France) on Saturday, depending on their region.
Where can fans watch WWE SmackDown live?
In the United States, SmackDown airs on the USA Network. Most international audiences can stream the show on Netflix. At the same time, fans in India can watch on Sony LIV, Bangladesh on Sony Sports Network, China on iQIYI, and Nigeria and South Africa on SuperSport & Showmax.
Where and when does WWE SmackDown take place on March 27, 2026?
The March 27 episode of Friday Night SmackDown takes place at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The show begins at 8 PM ET on the USA Network in the United States, and is available on Netflix for international viewers, with a local time of 7:30 PM local time.
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