WWE Friday Night SmackDown airs first on USA Network before coming to Peacock for on-demand viewing. The best way to watch SmackDown right when episodes are released is to get a live TV streaming service that carries USA Network. Here are some of our favorites, including options with free trials:

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You can stream “WWE SmackDown!” live or on demand without a cable subscription by using several streaming platforms that offer USA Network, including DirecTV (free trial), fuboTV, and Sling (half off).