WWE SmackDown returns to Canada this week as Friday Night SmackDown tonight heads to Montreal, Quebec, for the final stop before WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII. The January 23, 2026 edition of SmackDown is set to feature championship action and contender-driven matches as WWE continues its international run early in the year.
Check the WWE SmackDown results Jan 23, including key moments and highlights from Montreal
The Montreal episode will serve as the official go-home show before Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII and follows last week’s SmackDown broadcast from London on January 16.
The January 23 episode of Friday Night SmackDown will air as a three-hour show, with multiple matches carrying title and momentum implications heading into the weekend.
For the full match card and live event details, check our WWE SmackDown January 23 lineup guide.
(last updated: Jan 24, 2026)
What Time Is SmackDown On Tonight? (Friday Night SmackDown Start Time)
For viewers asking what time is Friday Night SmackDown tonight, the January 23, 2026 episode is scheduled to air at the following times:
- United States: Friday night on USA Network — 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM MT / 5:00 PM PT
- Canada: Friday night — 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT (local time in your province)
- United Kingdom (UK): 1:00 AM GMT (Saturday)
- Europe (Central Europe): 2:00 AM CET (Saturday)
- India: 6:30 AM IST (Saturday)
- Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): 4:00 AM AST (Saturday)
- South Africa: 3:00 AM SAST (Saturday)
- Australia (Sydney/Melbourne): 12:00 PM AEDT (Saturday)
- Australia (Brisbane): 11:00 AM AEST (Saturday)
- New Zealand (Auckland): 2:00 PM NZDT (Saturday)
- Japan: 10:00 AM JST (Saturday)
For fans checking WWE SmackDown start time, the show will air live with no tape delay announced for the United States.
In the US, Friday Night SmackDown tonight will air live on USA Network. International viewers can watch SmackDown via Netflix in supported regions, with start times adjusted according to local time zones.
Where Is Friday Night SmackDown Tonight?
WWE SmackDown will take place live from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The Montreal show marks WWE’s final SmackDown broadcast before WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII and continues the company’s international schedule in early 2026. The Bell Centre remains one of WWE’s most frequent Canadian venues for televised events.
Announced Matches For Friday Night SmackDown Tonight
The WWE SmackDown January 23 match card has been officially confirmed, with multiple bouts carrying championship and contender implications.
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
The Wyatt Sicks (c) vs MFT
The ongoing rivalry between The Wyatt Sicks and MFT reaches another decisive chapter with the WWE Tag Team Championships on the line.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship – #1 Contender’s Triple Threat Match
Giulia & Kiana James vs Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs Nia Jax & Lash Legend
The winning team will earn a future WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship opportunity, adding significant stakes to the Montreal show.
Singles Match
Trick Williams vs Damian Priest
Both competitors are set for a high-profile singles clash as they look to gain momentum ahead of the weekend’s major event.
Singles Match
Nathan Frazer vs Johnny Gargano
Nathan Frazer continues his push on SmackDown, while Johnny Gargano looks to reassert himself on a crowded roster.
Friday Night SmackDown Preview
With championship gold on the line and multiple contenders in action, Friday Night SmackDown tonight from Montreal is expected to be a match-driven, momentum-focused episode. The Tag Team Championship bout, the Women’s Tag Team #1 Contender’s match, and the Trick Williams vs Damian Priest showdown headline a stacked three-hour broadcast.
As WWE builds toward Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII, the January 23 edition of SmackDown plays a key role in setting the tone for the weekend.
For complete coverage of WWE’s next premium live event, visit our Royal Rumble 2026 hub for updates on match cards, entrants, predictions and results.
