WWE SmackDown tonight (April 18, 2025): Location, start time, match card & everything you need to know

Manchester United fan, Journalist, Senior Assistant-Editor

Published at :April 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM

Modified at :April 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM

(Courtesy : WWE)

John Cena is set to appear on the Blue Brand tonight

The April 14 episode of Friday Night SmackDown will serve as the go-home show for the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All’ WrestleMania 41. The show will set the final tone for the PLE, which will emanate from the Allegiant Stadium on April 19 & 20.

The go-home show of Friday Night SmackDown will feature the return of John Cena ahead of his clash against Cody Rhodes, where the Undisputed WWE title hangs in the balance. It will also feature the Andre the Giant Battle Royal match and a tag team championship match between The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) and MCMG (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin).

Where will the April 18, 2025 episode of WWE SmackDown be held?

The April 11 episode of SmackDown is set to emanate live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Confirmed matches & segments for 04/18 SmackDown

John Cena returns
Andre the Giant Battle Royal
Zelina Vega, Kayden Carter & Katana Chance vs Chelsea Green & Secret Hervice (Alba Fyre & Piper Niven)
The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) (c) vs MCMG (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) – WWE Tag Team Championship match

WWE SmackDown Timings & Telecast details

In the United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico the show can be watched live at 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM PT this Friday on the USA Network.
In Canada, the show will be aired live this Friday on Netflix at 08 PM ET.
In the United Kingdom & Ireland, the show will be live at 01 AM, this Saturday on Netflix.
In India, the show will be live at 5:30 AM IST this Saturday on Netflix.
In Saudi Arabia, the show will be live at 03 AM this Saturday on Netflix.
In Australia, the show will be live at 10:00 AM AEDT this Saturday on Netflix.
In France, the show will be live at 02 AM CET, this Saturday on AB1.

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Hardik Malhotra

Hardik is a journalist and Senior Assistant Editor at Khel Now. A graduate of Maharaja Agrasen College, Delhi University, he brings a versatile skill set to the table with experience in writing, editing, and on-camera work. A passionate follower of Manchester United, Lewis Hamilton, and CM Punk. He combines his love for sports with sharp editorial insight.