WWE SmackDown airs tonight (Friday, June 12, 2026) from Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island, live on the USA Network starting at 8 PM ET.
The blue brand returns to the United States after its European tour with a loaded episode on the road to WWE Night of Champions. Tonight’s show features the final first-round matches in both the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, plus Gunther revealing the stipulation for his Undisputed WWE Championship rematch with Cody Rhodes. Here’s everything you need to know including start times, how to watch, and the full card.
WWE SmackDown Match Card for June 12, 2026
Here are the matches and segments announced for tonight’s show:
Gunther Reveals His Stipulation for the Undisputed WWE Championship Rematch With Cody Rhodes
The fallout from WWE Clash in Italy continues. After the controversial finish to their title match in Turin, Cody Rhodes offered Gunther a rematch and told the Ring General he could name any stipulation he wants.
As announced by General Manager Nick Aldis, Gunther will reveal his condition for the championship rematch tonight in Providence.
Jey Uso vs. LA Knight vs. Royce Keys vs. Finn Balor (King of the Ring First-Round Fatal Four-Way)
The first round of the 2026 King of the Ring tournament wraps up tonight. Jey Uso, LA Knight, Royce Keys, and Finn Balor collide in a fatal four-way with a semifinal spot on the line.
The tournament kicked off last week, with first-round matches also playing out on Monday’s Raw in Paris.
Sol Ruca vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill (Queen of the Ring First-Round Fatal Four-Way)
The women’s bracket also closes out its opening round tonight. Women’s Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca battles Lyra Valkyria, Charlotte Flair, and Jade Cargill, with the winner advancing to the semifinals.
Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, and Sami Zayn are also being advertised for tonight’s show.
Road to WWE Night of Champions 2026
Night of Champions 2026 takes place Saturday, June 27 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Triple H unveiled the official poster earlier this week, featuring Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, and Trick Williams.
Tonight’s show shapes the card in Riyadh, with the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments rolling on and the terms of Gunther’s championship rematch with Cody Rhodes set to be revealed.
How to Watch WWE SmackDown Tonight
| Date | Friday, June 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, Rhode Island |
| Channel/Stream | USA Network (US) / Netflix (International) |
| US Start Time | 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT |
| UK Start Time | 1 AM GMT (Saturday) |
| India Start Time | 6:30 AM IST (Saturday) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
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