How to Watch 'WWE SmackDown' on Syfy Channel Online Without Cable

Friday Night SmackDown moves to Syfy Channel for two weeks during the Winter Olympics.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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WWE's Friday night institution 'SmackDown' is temporarily relocating from USA Network to Syfy Channel for two weeks as USA switches its programming to cover the Winter Olympics. The first episode on Syfy airs on February 13 at 8 p.m. ET, with the second episode on February 20. The show will return to USA Network on February 27.

Why it matters

This temporary move of SmackDown from USA Network to Syfy Channel is due to the Winter Olympics coverage on USA Network. While not entirely unprecedented - SmackDown aired on Syfy between 2010 and 2016 - this shift highlights the flexibility and adaptability of the WWE programming schedule to accommodate major events.

The details

Viewers who want to watch SmackDown on Syfy will need a cable package that includes the channel. For those without cable, the live streaming service Sling offers a package with Syfy that allows viewers to watch SmackDown online. Sling's Orange & Blue plan normally costs $69.99/month but is currently discounted to start at $34.99 for the first month, making it an affordable option to stream SmackDown during its Syfy stint.

  • The first episode of SmackDown on Syfy airs on February 13 at 8 p.m. ET.
  • The second episode of SmackDown on Syfy airs on February 20.
  • SmackDown returns to USA Network on February 27.

The players

Sling

A live streaming service that offers a package with Syfy, allowing viewers to watch SmackDown online without a cable subscription.

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What’s next

Viewers can sign up for Sling's discounted Orange & Blue plan to livestream WWE SmackDown on Syfy for the next two weeks, then continue watching the show when it returns to USA Network.

The takeaway

The temporary relocation of WWE SmackDown from USA Network to Syfy Channel highlights the flexibility of the wrestling program's schedule to accommodate major events like the Winter Olympics. For viewers without cable, services like Sling provide an affordable way to stream SmackDown online during this two-week period on Syfy.