"Viewing Options for WWE Friday Night SmackDown! Tonight: Complimentary Live Stream of WWE"
WWE fans looking to catch the latest episodes of SmackDown! have several streaming options. Here's a breakdown of how DirecTV, fuboTV, and Sling compare when it comes to watching WWE SmackDown! live and on demand.
Access to FOX (WWE SmackDown! Channel)
WWE SmackDown! airs live on FOX. Both DirecTV and fuboTV offer FOX live in most areas, ensuring access to SmackDown! live and through on-demand options. Sling TV typically does not have FOX in its basic packages, making it difficult to stream SmackDown! live directly.
Live Watching of SmackDown!
DirecTV and fuboTV are the clear choices for live viewing of SmackDown!, as they both include FOX in their channel lineups. Sling TV, on the other hand, does not provide FOX, so live streaming of SmackDown! is not possible without supplementing it with a local FOX antenna or another service.
On-Demand Availability
All three services offer on-demand availability for SmackDown!, allowing fans to catch up on missed episodes. This is particularly useful for those who may not be able to watch live.
Notes
- DirecTV is a traditional satellite and streaming provider with wide FOX coverage.
- fuboTV is a sports-focused streaming service that offers live FOX and DVR features.
- Sling TV offers USA Network and ESPN, which are important for other WWE content, but its FOX availability is limited.
Summary Table
| Streaming Service | Access to FOX (WWE SmackDown! Channel) | Live Watching of SmackDown! | On-Demand Availability | Notes | |-------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------|-------| | DirecTV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Traditional satellite and streaming with wide FOX coverage | | fuboTV | Yes (in many areas) | Yes | Yes | Sports-focused with live FOX and DVR features | | Sling TV | No (generally) | No | No | Offers USA Network and ESPN; limited FOX availability; needs antenna for FOX |
In addition to the main event, the August 1 SmackDown! featured appearances from Tiffany Stratton, Randy Orton, Jacob Fatu, and LA Knight. The show ended with a chaotic brawl between Randy Orton and Jelly Roll, Logan Paul, and Drew McIntyre.
Cody Rhodes reclaimed the WWE Championship at SummerSlam, two days after the face-off with John Cena, who is set to appear on the show. Other highlights included Giulia defending her Women's U.S. Championship against Zelina Vega, and Jacob Fatu and Jimmy Uso laying waste to Tonga Loa and JC Mateo at ringside.
The next live broadcast of WWE Friday Night SmackDown is scheduled for August 8, 2025, from Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec.
For those considering cord-cutting, DirecTV, fuboTV, and Sling offer various plans and free trials, allowing fans to watch WWE SmackDown! live without the need for a traditional cable subscription.
Despite Sling TV not including FOX in its basic packages, all three services, DirecTV, fuboTV, and Sling, offer on-demand availability for WWE SmackDown!, enabling fans to watch missed episodes. For live viewing of SmackDown!, DirecTV and fuboTV, which both include FOX in their channel lineups, are the clear choices, with Sling TV requiring a local FOX antenna or another service for live streaming.
