What time does WWE SmackDown before Clash at the Castle air? Earlier start expected

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Tonight's episode of WWE SmackDown will be the final show before CATC. [Photo credit: WWE.com]

The upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown will serve as the go-home episode for Clash at the Castle 2024. This edition of Friday Night SmackDown will broadcast live from the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. This is the same venue where fans will witness this year's Clash at the Castle on June 15, 2024.

Due to the international location, the broadcast times will vary, resulting in this episode being aired as a TV-taped show for some WWE fans because of timezone differences.

For UK fans, the show will air at 7 PM local time on Friday. However, fans in India and the USA will watch a TV-taped episode of SmackDown, as it will be broadcast at regular times according to their respective time zones.

This situation is similar to last year when WWE visited the United Kingdom for Money in the Bank, and its go-home episode was broadcast from the UK, resulting in the show being aired live only in selected markets.


What are the times for WWE SmackDown tonight?

United States of America: 8 PM Eastern Time, 7 PM Central Time, 5 PM Pacific Time on Friday

Canada: 8 PM Eastern Time on Friday

United Kingdom/Ireland: 7 PM on Friday

India: 5:30 AM on Saturday

Saudi Arabia: 1 PM EDT on Saturday

France: 1 AM


What to expect from tonight's episode of the blue brand?

The upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown will be the Stamford-based promotion's final stop before Clash at the Castle 2024 in Scotland. Tonight's show promises to be jam-packed, featuring a highly anticipated clash between Solo Sikoa and Kevin Owens. The Prize Fighter has been deeply embroiled in a feud with The Bloodline and looks to seize redemption in this encounter.

In addition, a special edition of the Grayson Waller Effect is scheduled with Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano as special guests from DIY. Furthermore, two singles matches are set for this episode where Nia Jax will face Michin, and Naomi will lock horns with Chelsea Green.

One of the evening's biggest highlights is the final face-off between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles ahead of their high-stakes I Quit match at Clash at the Castle. The Phenomenal One has already once assaulted Rhodes on the Blue brand when he faked his retirement to get that chance.

However, tonight's show will present the American Nightmare a final prospect to get his hands on Styles before their impending clash. Overall, tonight's Friday Night SmackDown promises to be an unmissable edition of World Wrestling Entertainment.