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.
| Region | Local Time | Date | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (Eastern) | 8:00 PM ET | May 23 | USA Network, Peacock, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV |
| United States (Central) | 7:00 PM CT | May 23 | USA Network, Peacock, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV |
| United States (Pacific) | 5:00 PM PT | May 23 | USA Network, Peacock, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV |
| United Kingdom | 1:00 AM BST | May 24 | Netflix |
| Central Europe | 2:00 AM CEST | May 24 | Netflix |
| India | 5:30 AM IST | May 24 | Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV |
| Australia (Eastern) | 10:00 AM AEST | May 24 | Fox8, 9Go! |
| Canada (Eastern) | 8:00 PM ET | May 23 | USA Network, Netflix |
| Middle East (AST) | 3:00 AM AST | May 24 | Shahid, MBC Action |
| Japan | 9:00 AM JST | May 24 | Netflix |
| Philippines | 8:00 AM PHT | May 24 | TAP Sports, Blast TV |
| South Africa | 2:00 AM SAST | May 24 | SuperSport |
| Brazil | 9:00 PM BRT | May 23 | Netflix |
| Mexico | 7:00 PM CST | May 23 | Netflix |
| New Zealand | 12:00 PM NZST | May 24 | Netflix |
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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