WWE SmackDown: What channel is WWE SmackDown tonight? (March 31, 2023): How to watch on Friday night, channel details, livestream, and more

What channel is WWE SmackDown tonight? (March 31, 2023): How to watch on Friday night, channel details, livestream, and more

By Hazel Pagador

Modified Mar 31, 2023 17:09 GMT

Details for the final WWE SmackDown episode before WrestleMania 39

The March 31, 2023, episode of WWE SmackDown is one that fans should not miss out on. It marks the final show before WrestleMania 39 and will immediately be followed by this year's Hall of Fame ceremony.

WWE SmackDown will be on the FOX Channel and will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The likes of Imperium, Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and more are slated to appear.

WWE SmackDown TV Channel details and timings:

Channel: FOX

Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Time, 7 p.m. Central Time, 5 p.m. Pacific Time

WWE SmackDown Livestreaming details

Livestream: Fox Live, Fox Now App

Preview for the final SmackDown episode before WWE WrestleMania 39

Many high-stakes and exciting matches are scheduled for the upcoming April premium live event, but tonight's edition of the blue brand will make sure that fans are ready for action this weekend.

The annual André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal is set to take place at tonight's showcase. The 2022 winner, Madcap Moss, will also be a part of this year's match-up. He will be joined by 29 other superstars, such as Dexter Lumis, LA Knight, Bobby Lashley, Baron Corbin, Bronson Reed, Johnny Gargano, and more.

Sheamus and Drew McIntyre haven't had the best relationship in recent weeks. They were both confirmed to face Gunther at WrestleMania 39 for the Intercontinental title, but the challengers will first have to set aside their differences. For tonight's WWE SmackDown, they are scheduled to face the other two members of Imperium, Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci.

Prior to their blockbuster match at WrestleMania 39, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns were also set for a one-last face-off. Their segments in the past have seen The Tribal Chief continuously mention the late wrestling legend and Cody's father Dusty Rhodes.

Rhodes made sure to keep the rest of The Bloodline busy by reuniting Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, who are now scheduled for an Undisputed Tag Team Championship match at 'Mania. It remains to be seen which star will get the upper hand in their final meeting.

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Since tonight will mark the final WWE SmackDown episode before The Show of Shows, it would be no surprise if fans could also see other competitors in the event, like Charlotte Flair, Dominik, Rey Mysterio, Rhea Ripley, and more.

Are you excited about the upcoming SmackDown episode? Comment down your thoughts below.

About the author

Hazel is a WWE features writer for Sportskeeda Wrestling. Currently a BS Psychology student in her third year, she ensures that multiple accurate and reliable sources back every piece of information in her articles. She phrases even mundane information in her own words, especially when using single sources like books or social media posts, to add a hint of personal touch.

Hazel has had a penchant for writing since high school. Apart from pursuing Humanities and Social Sciences for her senior year, she attended classes about creative and nonfiction writing. In 2019, Hazel started working as a ghostwriter, and three years later, she began working for Sportskeeda. In 2023, she became a published author under 8letters Books Publishing House. Even today, when she is not studying as a pre-med student or writing for Sportskeeda, she enjoys reading and writing novels.

Her favorite wrestlers are Edge and Randy Orton. She recalls watching John Cena vs Big Show vs Edge in WrestleMania 25 in her first wrestling match. Hazel enjoyed the entrances, and what got her hooked was how cool and ruthless Edge was and how John Cena never backed down from his challenges.

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Edited by Hazel Pagador