WWE SmackDown Dublin Broadcast: U.S. Viewing Guide

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DUBLIN – WWE SmackDown will air tonight, Friday, August 22, 2025, with a live international broadcast from Dublin, Ireland. The event, taking place at the 3Arena, marks a special edition of the weekly show and serves as a key build-up to the upcoming Clash in Paris pay-per-view.

How to Watch in the United States
The broadcast begins at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 7:00 p.m. Central Time, and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Fans in the U.S. can watch live on USA Network or stream through platforms including YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream.

For international viewers, coverage will be available on Netflix in most regions, with the Dublin show starting at 7:30 p.m. local time (GMT+1). Tickets for the arena event remain available through Ticketmaster.

Match Card Highlights
WWE has confirmed several high-profile matches for the Dublin broadcast:

• John Cena makes his return to SmackDown, continuing his storyline on the road to Clash in Paris.
  
• Aleister Black faces R-Truth in their first-ever singles match, offering a clash of contrasting wrestling styles.
  
• Motor City Machine Guns take on Melo Don’t Miz in a tag team contest expected to feature fast-paced and high-flying action.
  

Lead-Up to Clash in Paris
Tonight’s Dublin stop is part of WWE’s international programming strategy, which brings live events to global audiences while maintaining primetime coverage in the U.S. With Cena’s return and storyline developments at the center of the broadcast, the show is positioned as a lead-in to the Paris pay-per-view later this year.

What Fans Can Expect
The Dublin crowd is expected to provide an energetic backdrop as SmackDown emphasizes international competition and ongoing rivalries. For U.S. viewers, the show represents the latest chapter in WWE’s global expansion while keeping major storylines aligned with its weekly television schedule.