WWE SmackDown (September 25, 2026) - Preview, start time & where to watch
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WWE returns to Indianapolis for SmackDown.
For the September 25 edition of Friday Night SmackDown will return to the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, Gunther, and Trick Williams are listed as featured superstars for the show.
The show is anticipated to address last week’s title match that saw CM Punk attack Kevin Owens, which helped Sami Zayn retain the Undisputed Title. The qualifying matches for Money in the Bank are also going to continue this Friday.
Ahead of this Friday’s show, let us now take a look at the full and detailed preview for WWE SmackDown, including the match card, timings, and telecast details.
Announced for WWE SmackDown (September 25, 2026)
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- Trick Williams (c) vs Baron Corbin – Steel Cage match
- Finn Balor vs CM Punk vs Gunther – Men’s MITB Qualifying match
- Giulia vs Charlotte Flair vs Lash Legend – Women’s MITB Qualifying match
- CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, Gunther & Trick Williams are listed as featured superstars
Trick Williams (c) vs Baron Corbin – Steel Cage match
Trick Williams will defend the United States title once again against Baron Corbin in a Steel Cage match. The feud that kicked off with Corbin’s attack on his return has since transformed into a longstanding rivalry.
Corbin defeated Williams to capture the title at SummerSlam, while Williams regained it at Sunday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta. The two now collide for the fourth time, this time inside a cage.
Money in the Bank Qualifying matches
The ongoing qualifying matches for the men’s and women’s Money in the Bank 2026 will continue next week with the fifth qualifying match. In the men’s qualifiers, Finn Balor, CM Punk and Gunther will battle to secure the fifth spot.
Meanwhile, Giulia, Charlotte Flair and Lash Legend battle in the women’s MITB Qualifying match to punch their ticket to New Orleans and secure the fifth spot.
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 WWE SmackDown take place next week?
The September 25 edition of Friday Night SmackDown will air live from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
When and where will Money in the Bank 2026 take place?
The 2026 edition of Money in the Bank is set for October 10, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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