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CHARLOTTE – The Road to WrestleMania heats up as WWE Smackdown broadcasts live today – Friday, Feb. 6 – at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. This episode is available to watch on multiple streaming services.
If you can’t watch Smackdown on USA Network today at 8 p.m. Eastern on cable, or you remain locked out by the FuboTV dispute, you can utilize a free trial from DIRECTV, which is also offering $40 off your first month.
The most flexible non-free option is Sling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for five months and $45.99 per month thereafter. You can also grab half off the first month on the Sling Orange and Blue package.
Another option is to watch on Peacock a few days after airtime through their extensive WWE catalog.
In tonight’s jam-packed episode, fallout continues from the Royal Rumble as Liv Morgan visits Smackdown.
WWE Undisputed Champion Drew McIntyre screwed over Cody Rhodes by causing him to be eliminated in the men’s Royal Rumble Match. Will the American Nightmare be on a warpath, reigniting their feud from months past?
Morgan, the winner of the 2026 women’s Royal Rumble, makes a stop on the blue brand as she decides whether to challenge WWE Champion Jade Cargill at WrestleMania. Morgan is one of the few women who has a victory over Cargill on their resume.
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Shinsuke Nakamura clashes with Tama Tonga in singles competition. Tonga talked trash to Nakamura after the latter lost his match against the now retired AJ Styles at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Will the two settle the score, or will this unravel into an all-out brawl involving the MFTs?
Royce Keys could make an appearance on Smackdown tonight after making his impressive WWE debut at the Royal Rumble. Formerly Powerhouse Hobbs of AEW, Keys is looking to make a splash on the blue brand after not appearing on Monday Night Raw.
After some playful banter, Charlotte Flair accidentally cost Alexa Bliss a chance in the women’s Royal Rumble Match. Will the two brush off the mishap?
Miss the Royal Rumble? Watch full video highlights below, including the winners of the men’s and women’s 30-superstar battle royal.
Here’s more information on how to watch WWE Smackdown on TV and streaming services.
- What: WWE Friday Night Smackdown
- When: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. Eastern
- Where: Spectrum Center | Charlotte, N.C.
- Channel: USA Network
- Best streaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $40 off first month) and Sling TV, (half off first month and daily, weekend, weekly, monthly and season pass) and Peacock
What is WWE Smackdown?
Smackdown is one of the longer running television programs in history. It first aired April 29, 1999. Through the years, it has been rebranded, first as Smackdown! from 1999 to 2008, and then Smackdown Live from 2016 to 2019.
Its companion program, WWE RAW, airs on Mondays at 8 p.m. Eastern. Didn’t see Monday’s show? Here’s a recap below.
