WWE SmackDown Moving Back To Three Hours In January 2026
WWE SmackDown will reportedly return to its three-hour format in 2026.
WrestleVotes reports “WWE and USA Network have decided to move SmackDown back to three hours, beginning with the January 2nd show from Buffalo, NY.”
WWE has not confirmed the news in an official capacity.
SmackDown was a three-hour show from January 2025 to June before switching back to two hours. SmackDown airs every Friday at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network.
Fightful will provide more details on the potential change when it is known.
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