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What channel is WWE SmackDown in the UK?

By Kendall Jenkins on 2025-05-27 07:26:00

Being a WWE fan is relatively simple these days. Figuring out what channel WWE SmackDown is on in the UK is as easy as checking your TV guide or streaming app, but it hasn't always been the case.

I remember the lengths we'd go to to keep up with WWE SmackDown before it officially began airing in the UK in late 2004. I'd need to hunt down forums for WWE spoilers and the latest news. Fast forward to the modern era, the show is readily available each week, and fans can either watch it live or tune into it later as all episodes are saved. It's even possible to bet on WWE matches via betting apps in the UK, which was also something that I thought would be impossible.

Well, it's clear as day that WWE SmackDown has come a long way, so let's take a look at where you can watch it in the UK.

Where to watch WWE SmackDown in the UK

You can watch WWE SmackDown live in the UK on Netflix. New episodes air every Saturday at 1am UK time, and previous episodes are also available to stream on-demand after they've aired.

WWE moved its broadcasting operations to Netflix in the UK at the start of 2025, and the decision was part of a global partnership agreement with the streaming giant. Alongside SmackDown, UK viewers can also stream WWE Raw (Tuesdays at 1am), WWE NXT (Wednesdays at 1am), and major Premium Live Events like WrestleMania and Royal Rumble.

WWE content is included with all Netflix subscription tiers. You don't need any extra add-ons or upgrades to access the shows. 

How to get WWE Network in the UK

You can't get WWE Network in the UK because it's no longer available as a standalone service both in the country and globally.

WWE Network shut down around the same time WWE struck a deal with Netflix. The 10-year-long partnership granted Netflix the international streaming rights for WWE's weekly shows, Premium Live Events, original series, and upcoming WWE projects.

If you're looking to watch WWE content in the UK, including Raw, SmackDown, NXT, or major events like WrestleMania and SummerSlam, you'll now find it all on Netflix.

What time is WWE on in the UK?

WWE's weekly shows air live in the UK during the early hours of the morning due to time zone differences with the US. Here's when you can catch each one:

  • WWE SmackDown – Saturdays at 1am (UK time)

    • Tune in live or catch up at your convenience on Netflix.

  • WWE Raw – Tuesdays at 1am (UK time)

    • Stream it live or watch on demand anytime after on Netflix.

  • WWE NXT – Wednesdays at 1am (UK time)

    • Also available live or later via Netflix.

Overall, it looks like WWE won't be broadcast on a TV channel at least until 2035. The Netflix availability makes the show more accessible, and even WWE betting apps started offering more options and markets to punters, which also highlights the franchise's global growth.

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