WWE SmackDown schedule to shift between two and three hours
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:26 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
WWE SmackDown will continue in its three-hour format until June 26, 2026, before reverting to two hours from July through December. The decision to change formats aligns with the annual wrestling calendar, accommodating significant events like WrestleMania and SummerSlam. The three-hour format has faced mixed reactions from fans. Following the shift, Braun Strowman's show will air at 10 PM ET.
- •SmackDown remains three hours long until June 26.
- •Format changes occur every six months, alternating between two and three hours.
- •The decision aligns with key periods in the wrestling calendar.
- •Braun Strowman's show will air at 10 PM ET starting in July.
- 5:26 PMWrestling Inc — Report: WWE SmackDown To Alternate Two & Three-Hour Formats Every Six Months
"WWE SmackDown is currently in its three-hour format, but there is a confirmed end date for that format this year.
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