“WWE Friday Night SmackDown” is airing the 16th episode of its 28th season on Friday at 8 p.m. You can watch live as it premieres on the USA Network on Sling TV or DirecTV (free trial). This week, the episode will continue the lead up to the ultimate event of the WWE calendar, WrestleMania, which begins on April 18.

WWE Superstars will make an early stop for action in Las Vegas with a Friday Night SmackDown on the eve of Wrestlemania weekend. Tonight’s SmackDown is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) with TV coverage on USA Network and streaming on-demand.

We're two weeks away from WrestleMania. Smackdown should answer quesions with Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre in the house.

St. Louis is Randy Orton’s hometown, which means Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will stop at nothing to spoil his homecoming on WWE Friday Night SmackDown! this week on April 3 (4/3/2026) at 8 p.

Trick Williams doesn’t sound keen on the idea of continuing the WWE United States Title open challenge. Trick won the title at WrestleMania 42, defeating Sami Zayn. Zayn, with the blessing of John Cena,

It's not luck - it's you." Go Birds, cuz. In a segment that kicked off the show, IYO SKY got her wish and will face off against WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill in your main event. Royce Keys and Danhausen make their SmackDown debuts,

On Friday at Power Slap 19, Hager made his sport and promotional debut when he took on fellow heavyweight Devin Jenkins. Understanding that Hager could bring attention to the brand due to his wrestling history, Power Slap gave him a winnable fight after Jenkins was knocked out in his two previous bouts in the promotion.

WWE Friday Night Smackdown airs on Friday nights at 8 p.m. There are several ways to watch with a free live stream. Friday, April 10 will serve as the 14th episode of Season 28, and it will air on USA.