Why is Smackdown not on Hulu? Where to Watch Smackdown?
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Updated Sep 09, 2024
Why is Smackdown not on Hulu?
Some fans have noticed that SmackDown wasn't added to Hulu at its usual time on Saturday. They think this might be because of the switch to the USA Network. We'll have to wait and see what the new schedule will be when SmackDown returns to its old channel.
WWE is always changing, and in 2024, more changes are expected as the company keeps evolving. One big change is happening with WWE shows when SmackDown returns to the USA Network next week.
Where to Watch Smackdown?
The 36th episode of "WWE Friday Night SmackDown" will air this Friday at 8 p.m. You can watch it live on DirecTV Stream or Fubo TV, both offering free trials.
This week, the episode will be on FOX (where it usually airs) instead of FS1. If you miss it live, you can use FuboTV or DirecTV Stream free trials to catch up. FuboTV is also offering a $30 discount for your first month, and Sling TV has promotional offers too.
You can also watch SmackDown later this week on Peacock, which has a special deal for new subscribers—$4.99/month for four months. This offer ends today.
Is WWE SmackDown Returning to USA Network?
On September 21, 2023, it was announced that SmackDown will return to the USA Network in October 2024 after WWE's contract with Fox ends. The new deal with NBCUniversal is worth $1.4 billion over five years, which is more than the previous deal. WWE will also make four special shows each year for NBC. These specials will be wrestling events called "Saturday Night's Main Event," the first ones since 2008.
Originally, SmackDown was supposed to go back to the USA Network on October 4, 2024. But since Fox wanted to show college football, they planned to move the last three episodes of SmackDown to FS1. However, on May 9, 2024, USA Network said SmackDown would return earlier, on September 13, 2024, still airing on Friday nights.
WWE SmackDown
WWE SmackDown, also called Friday Night SmackDown, is a wrestling show made by WWE. It airs live every Friday at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on the USA Network. SmackDown is the most-watched show on Friday nights in the U.S.
It is also shown on Fox Deportes with Spanish commentary. The show features wrestlers from the SmackDown brand, which is one of WWE's main groups. It is one of WWE’s top shows, along with Monday Night Raw.
