WWE SmackDown Start Time Tonight: May 23 2025

WWE SmackDown Start Time Tonight May 23 2025

Tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown airs live from EnMarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia, featuring pivotal Money in the Bank qualifying matches and a high-stakes tag team championship bout. As the blue brand continues its three-hour format, fans worldwide are eager to tune in and catch all of the action live. Here is everything you need to know about the start time for WWE SmackDown tonight on USA Network.

Global Start Times for WWE SmackDown on May 23, 2025

To ensure you don’t miss a moment, here are the local start times for WWE SmackDown across various regions:

  • United States (Eastern Time): 8:00 PM ET on USA Network
  • United States (Central Time): 7:00 PM CT on USA Network
  • United Kingdom: 1:00 AM BST on May 24 via Netflix
  • Europe (Central European Time): 2:00 AM CEST on May 24 via Netflix
  • India: 5:30 AM IST on May 24 via Sony Sports Network
  • Australia (Eastern Standard Time): 10:00 AM AEST on May 24 via Fox8 and 9Go!
  • Canada: 8:00 PM ET on USA Network or via Netflix
  • Middle East & North Africa: 4:00 AM AST on May 24 via Shahid and MBC Action

Please check your local listings or streaming platforms for any regional variations.

RegionLocal TimeDatePlatform(s)
United States (Eastern)8:00 PM ETMay 23USA Network, Peacock, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV
United States (Central)7:00 PM CTMay 23USA Network, Peacock, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV
United States (Pacific)5:00 PM PTMay 23USA Network, Peacock, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV
United Kingdom1:00 AM BSTMay 24Netflix
Central Europe2:00 AM CESTMay 24Netflix
India5:30 AM ISTMay 24Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV
Australia (Eastern)10:00 AM AESTMay 24Fox8, 9Go!
Canada (Eastern)8:00 PM ETMay 23USA Network, Netflix
Middle East (AST)3:00 AM ASTMay 24Shahid, MBC Action
Japan9:00 AM JSTMay 24Netflix
Philippines8:00 AM PHTMay 24TAP Sports, Blast TV
South Africa2:00 AM SASTMay 24SuperSport
Brazil9:00 PM BRTMay 23Netflix
Mexico7:00 PM CSTMay 23Netflix
New Zealand12:00 PM NZSTMay 24Netflix

What to Expect on Tonight’s WWE SmackDown

As the road to Money in the Bank intensifies, tonight’s SmackDown promises the following:

  • Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifier: Aleister Black vs. LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
  • Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifier: Charlotte Flair vs. Giulia vs. Zelina Vega
  • WWE Tag Team Championship Match: The Street Profits (c) vs. Fraxiom
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