SummerSlam is eight days away, as WWE prepares for the biggest party of the summer.It's also six days after Saturday Night's Main Event, where CM Punk and Cody Rhodes won their match, but had a little altercation following the match that led to bad feelings between the two men who will face off at SummerSlam.Here's what to expect tonight.When is Friday Night Smackdown?Friday Night Smackdown airs every Friday.What time does Friday Night Smackdown start?Friday Night Smackdown will air at 8 p.m. EST.What channel is Friday Night Smackdown on?Friday Night Smackdown will air on USA tonight.Where to stream Smackdown?Smackdown airs on Peacock the day after it airs on cable.Friday Night Smackdown location tonightFriday Night Smackdown was held at the Oakland Arena in Oakland.Friday Night Smackdown card and featuresNia Jax vs. Charlotte Flair, winner advances to SummerSlam ladder matchChelsea Green vs. Kiana James, winner advances to SummerSlam ladder matchCody Rhodes and CM Punk to face off before their match at SummerSlamNick Aldis and Gunther will both be in Oakland a week before their match at the PLEFatal Influence will celebrate their tag team championship win last weekHow long is Smackdown?Smackdown will be two hours tonight.This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Smackdown preview. WWE Smackdown tonight 1 week before WWE summerslam 2026