The 27th episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown’s 28th season will premiere on Friday at 8 p.m.You can watch live as it airs on Sling TV (50 percent off), DirecTV (free trial), or Fubo TV (free trial).
The show will serve as a prelude to Saturday night’s Main Event, which will take place in the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, and this weekend’s NXT event, The Great American Bash.
Instead of FOX, USA Network, the show’s new channel, will broadcast the episode this week. Going forward, this will be the new home for the show.
| Streaming Service | Cost | Free Trial? |
|---|---|---|
|
DirecTV |
$74.99 | Yes |
|
Fubo TV |
$84.99 | Yes |
|
Sling TV |
$45-$60 | No |
You may watch a free live stream of WWE Friday Night SmackDown online without cable by following these steps.
How to watch WWE Friday Night SmackDown without cable
You can watch WWE Friday Night SmackDown live on any of the following streaming services if you don’t have cable or are a cord cutter:
For those looking to cut the cord, Fubo TV is regarded as the best live TV streaming service. A membership gives you access to more than 100 channels (based on where you live), 30 hours of DVR space, and a ton of on-demand programming, most of which are episodes of series that have just aired. Fubo is a popular choice for sports enthusiasts because it has both ABC and the ESPN family. With a variety of add-on choices, the service costs $84.99 a month. The standard subscription includes a seven-day free trial.
Similar features and USA coverage are offered by DIRECTV (free trial).
USA is included in Sling TV’s Blue bundle, which offers 50% off the first month.
When is WWE Friday Night SmackDown on?
USA Network broadcasts WWE Friday Night SmackDown live every Friday, including July 11 at 8 p.m. Local programming will air after the series at 10 p.m.
How to watch WWE Friday Night SmackDown if you re not in the USA
You may still use a VPN to sign up for DirecTV (free trial), Fubo TV (free trial), or Sling TV (50 percent off) and adjust your location to a US server if you’re not in the USA.
Among the safest options are NordVPN and ExpressVPN. In addition to steep reductions, both programs come with a 100% money-back guarantee for the first 30 days.
Thanks to the WWE’s official YouTube channel, here are a few of the most memorable moments from the previous week’s episode:
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