How to Watch ‘WWE SmackDown’ Online Without Cable for Free

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“WWE Friday Night SmackDown!” has been an institution in the wrestling world since it first debuted in 1999. Now, a quarter-century later, the pro wrestling show continues to rope in fans both old and new, with millions of people tuning in each week to see the action-packed drama unfold.

And now, watch the drama and the aftermath of Elimination Chamber: Chicago, as Randy Orton and Rhea Ripley earned spots to compete for the WWE Championship and WWE Women’s Championship, respectively, at Wrestlemania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada in April.

Want to find a livestream to watch “SmackDown” online? Here’s what you need to know.

‘WWE SmackDown’: Date, Time,

Also known as “Friday Night SmackDown” or just “SmackDown,” the WWE show broadcasts on USA Network. The TV series airs live weekly on Friday nights with a start time of 8 p.m. ET/PT on USA Network. You can watch “SmackDown” on TV with most cable packages.

How to Watch ‘WWE SmackDown’ Online Without Cable for Free

Want to stream “SmackDown” online with needing cable? DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling Blue all include USA Network in their channel lineups, so you can use it to livestream “SmackDown” without cable. Get a free trial to DirecTV and use it to watch “WWE Friday Night SmackDown” online for free.

All of the streaming services above let you watch “SmackDown” online without cable, and you can stream the wrestling matches from your phone, tablet, computer or smart TV.

Starting at $84.99 for the first month of service ($89.99/month afterwards), you get access to the streaming service’s “Entertainment” package to access USA Network, along with over 90 other channels. The package comes with a 5-day free trial to watch “WWE Smackdown” for free.

The Sling Blue package, which includes USA Network, goes for $54.99/month. Please note: Pricing and channel availability are subject to your local TV market.

For another great option for to watch “WWE Smackdown,” check out Hulu + Live TV for live channel streaming with access to USA Network. Starting at $89.99/month, the streaming service has more than 95 other channels, as well as access to hit originals on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited.

Can You Watch ‘WWE SmackDown’ on Peacock?

Another way to watch “WWE SmackDown” online? Every episode of “Friday Night SmackDown” is available to watch on-demand through Peacock, after it airs on USA Network.

A subscription to Peacock goes for $10.99/month and lets you watch full episodes of “WWE Friday Night SmackDown” on-demand from your smart TV, laptop or phone. See sign up details and how to watch Peacock for free here.