WWE SmackDown tonight (August 1, 2025): Location, start time, match card & everything you need to know

By Abhijit Singh

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Published at :August 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Modified at :August 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM

(Courtesy : WWE.com)

Tonight’s episode will set the stage for SummerSlam 2025!

Tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown will conclude the build towards ‘the biggest party of the summer,’ SummerSlam, and will set the stage for the show. The promotion has announced multiple matches and segments for the show.

Multiple top names, including John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul, Charlotte Flair, Randy Orton, and Tiffany Stratton, among others. Stars set to clash at the PLE will also meet for the final time on the go-home show. John Cena and Cody Rhodes will face off for the final time ahead of SummerSlam tonight.

Damian Priest and Aleister Black will collide in a singles match, while Giulia will defend the Women’s US title against Zelina Vega. The AAA World Tag Team Champions, Los Garza (Angel & Berto), will issue an open challenge.

Where will the August 1, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown be held?

The August 1 episode of WWE SmackDown will air live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S.A.

Matches & segments announced for 08/1 WWE SmackDown

Damian Priest vs Aleister Black
John Cena & Cody Rhodes face off
Giulia (c) vs Zelina Vega – Women’s United States Championship
“AAA World Tag Team Champions” Los Garza (Angel & Berto) to issue an open challenge

WWE SmackDown Timings & 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 (Saturday)	Netflix
India	5:30 AM IST (Saturday)	Netflix
Saudi Arabia	03 AM AST (Saturday)	Netflix
Australia	10 AM AEST (Saturday)	Netflix
France	02 AM CET (Saturday)	Netflix
Brazil	09 PM BRT (Friday)	Netflix
Mexico	06 PM CST (Friday)	Netflix

When and where will the August 1 episode of WWE SmackDown take place?

The August 1 episode of SmackDown will air live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Are there any title matches announced for the show?

Yes, two title matches are announced for the show, including the Women’s United States title and the AAA World Tag Team titles.

Is this a special show of WWE SmackDown?

Yes, the August 1 episode of the Blue brand will serve as the go-home show for SummerSlam

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Abhijit Singh

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