WWE SmackDown Moves to Syfy During Winter Olympics
- WWE SmackDown will broadcast on Syfy for two consecutive weeks in February 2026,due to the Winter Olympics coverage on its usual network,USA Network.
- The 2026 Winter Olympics are being held in Italy from February 6 to February 22.
- The February 13 episode of SmackDown will be broadcast live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
WWE SmackDown to Temporarily Air on Syfy During Winter Olympics
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WWE SmackDown will broadcast on Syfy for two consecutive weeks in February 2026,due to the Winter Olympics coverage on its usual network,USA Network. The episodes are scheduled for February 13 and february 20, maintaining the standard three-hour timeslot from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Eastern Time.
Winter Olympics Coverage and Network Shift
The 2026 Winter Olympics are being held in Italy from February 6 to February 22. USA Network will provide 24/7 coverage of the games, necessitating the temporary move of SmackDown to Syfy. Both Syfy and USA Network are owned by NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal
Episode Locations
The February 13 episode of SmackDown will be broadcast live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The February 20 episode will originate from FLA Live Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Return to USA Network
SmackDown is scheduled to return to USA Network on February 27, with the episode taking place at the KFC yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. This episode will serve as the final promotional broadcast before the elimination Chamber pay-per-view event.