WWE SmackDown Tonight (10/23/2026): Full Match Card, Start Time In US, UK, And India, And Live Stream Details

WWE SmackDown features two women's title matches and a Street Fight on October 23.© NDTV Library

WWE SmackDown returns tonight and Chelsea Green will defend the WWE Women's Championship against Roxanne Perez. Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley also put their Women's Tag Team Championships on the line for first time. Giulia and Blake Monroe will settle their rivalry in a Street Fight, while WWE Tag Team Champions Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga take on Shinsuke Nakamura and Kyoki in a non-title bout. CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Gunther, and Jade Cargill are also advertised. Below is the viewing schedule and announced lineup.

When Does WWE SmackDown Start Tonight? Start Time in Different Regions

WWE SmackDown airs at 8 p.m. ET tonight on Friday, October 23, on its regular US broadcast schedule. Here are the start times for different regions:

• USA (Eastern Time): 8:00 PM, Friday
• USA (Central Time): 7:00 PM, Friday
• Canada (ET): 8:00 PM, Friday
• Mexico (CT): 7:00 PM, Friday
• United Kingdom (BST): 1:00 AM, Saturday
• Ireland (IST): 1:00 AM, Saturday
• France (CEST): 2:00 AM, Saturday
• Saudi Arabia (AST): 3:00 AM, Saturday
• India (IST): 5:30 AM, Saturday
• Japan (JST): 9:00 AM, Saturday
• Australia (AEST): 10:00 AM, Saturday

The episode takes place at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. Card has four matches in total, and two women's championships are up for grabs.

How To Watch WWE SmackDown Live Tonight?

WWE SmackDown goes live on USA Network in the United States, while viewers in India and some other international markets can stream the show on Netflix. Here are the start times for the broadcast:

• United States: USA Network at 8 p.m. ET
• India: Netflix at 5:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, October 24
• United Kingdom: Netflix at 1 a.m. BST on Saturday, October 24
• Canada: Netflix at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, October 23
• Australia: Netflix at 11 a.m. AEDT on Saturday, October 24

WWE lists the live event at 4:30 p.m. local time, but the televised broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Full Match Card

Four matches got announced for the October 23 episode, and both women's championship bouts carry title stakes. Here's the announced match card:

• WWE Women's Championship: Chelsea Green (c) vs. Roxanne Perez
• WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Michin and B-Fab
• Street Fight: Giulia vs. Blake Monroe
• Non-title tag team match: Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Kyoki

CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Gunther and Jade Cargill are advertised as well. WWE hasn't listed any specific matches for them on this card, though.