WWE SmackDown tonight (May 16, 2025): Location, start time, match card & everything you need to know

Manchester United fan, Journalist, Senior Assistant-Editor

Published at :May 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM

Modified at :May 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM

(Courtesy : WWE)

Two Money in the Bank Qualifying matches are set for the show

The 2025 edition of Backlash concluded on May 10th in St. Louis, the main event of the PLE saw John Cena defeat his career-long rival, Randy Orton, to defend the Undisputed WWE title for the first time since winning it at WrestleMania 41.

The Stamford-based promotion is now set to deliver the fallout show of Friday Night SmackDown from Backlash 2025.

The show will feature developments that transpired at the PLE, the promotion will also start the build towards the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event and Money in the Bank 2025. Following in the footsteps of Monday Night Raw, the Blue brand will likely announce matches for the May 24 edition of SNME.

Where will the May 16, 2025 episode of WWE SmackDown be held?

The May 16 episode of Friday Night SmackDown will air live from the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Match card & segment for 05/16 WWE SmackDown

Chelsea Green vs Alexa Bliss vs Michin (Money in the Bank Qualifying match)
Jimmy Uso vs Rey Fenix vs Solo Sikoa (Money in the Bank Qualifying match)
Aleister Black vs Carmelo Hayes
Fraxiom vs DIY
Tiffany Stratton (c) vs Nia Jax (WWE Women’s Championship)

MITB Qualifiers set for #SmackDown tonight: • Chelsea Green vs Alexa Bliss vs Michin • Jimmy Uso vs Rey Fenix vs Solo Sikoa & Tiffany Stratton (c) vs Nia Jax (WWE Women's Championship) pic.twitter.com/XDLyF7CGUX
— KN Wrestling (@knwrestling) May 16, 2025

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.