WWE SmackDown Start Time Tonight: May 30 2025
WWE SmackDown returns tonight, Friday, May 30, 2025, with a packed show live from the Thompson-Boling Arena at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The action kicks off at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT on USA Network in the United States. International fans can catch the show on Netflix and other regional platforms.
Global Start Times for WWE SmackDown – May 30, 2025
To ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action, here are the local start times for WWE SmackDown across various regions:
| Timezone | Local Start Time |
|---|---|
| Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) | 04:00 PM AKDT on May 30, 2025 |
| Arabian Standard Time (AST) | 03:00 AM +03 on May 31, 2025 |
| Argentina Time (ART) | 09:00 PM -03 on May 30, 2025 |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) | 10:00 AM AEST on May 31, 2025 |
| Brasília Time (BRT) | 09:00 PM -03 on May 30, 2025 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 01:00 AM BST on May 31, 2025 |
| Central Africa Time (CAT) | 02:00 AM CAT on May 31, 2025 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 02:00 AM CEST on May 31, 2025 |
| Central Standard Time – Mexico (CST) | 07:00 PM CST on May 30, 2025 |
| Central Time (CT) | 07:00 PM CDT on May 30, 2025 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 08:00 AM CST on May 31, 2025 |
| Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) | 03:00 AM EEST on May 31, 2025 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 08:00 PM EDT on May 30, 2025 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 12:00 AM GMT on May 31, 2025 |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HAST) | 02:00 PM HST on May 30, 2025 |
| India Standard Time (IST) | 05:30 AM IST on May 31, 2025 |
| Israel Daylight Time (IDT) | 03:00 AM IDT on May 31, 2025 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 09:00 AM JST on May 31, 2025 |
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | 09:00 AM KST on May 31, 2025 |
| Mountain Time (MT) | 06:00 PM MDT on May 30, 2025 |
| Moscow Standard Time (MSK) | 03:00 AM MSK on May 31, 2025 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 12:00 PM NZST on May 31, 2025 |
| Pacific Time (PT) | 05:00 PM PDT on May 30, 2025 |
| Philippine Time (PHT) | 08:00 AM PHT on May 31, 2025 |
| Singapore Standard Time (SGT) | 08:00 AM SGT on May 31, 2025 |
| South Africa Standard Time (SAST) | 02:00 AM SAST on May 31, 2025 |
| Turkey Time (TRT) | 03:00 AM TRT on May 31, 2025 |
| Western European Summer Time (WEST) | 01:00 AM WEST on May 31, 2025 |
Please check your local listings or streaming platforms for any regional variations.
What to Expect on Tonight’s WWE SmackDown
Tonight’s episode of SmackDown is set to newsworthy as the road to Money in the Bank heats up. Here’s a preview of what’s in store:
Cody Rhodes and John Cena Face Off
After Cody Rhodes’ shocking return at Saturday Night’s Main Event, tensions are high as he and Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena will be under the same roof once again. With their tag team match against Logan Paul and Jey Uso scheduled for Money in the Bank, expect some fireworks when these two come face-to-face tonight.
Bianca Belair’s Homecoming
The EST of WWE, Bianca Belair, returns to her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee. After recovering from an injury sustained at WrestleMania 41, this will be return to TV.
Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches
Two high-stakes triple threat matches will determine the final participants for the Money in the Bank ladder matches:
- Men’s Qualifier: Jacob Fatu vs. Carmelo Hayes vs. Andrade
- Women’s Qualifier: Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax vs. Naomi
The winners will secure their spots in the upcoming Money in the Bank event, adding more excitement to tonight’s show.