Speculation Surrounds Transition in Programming
Summary
– WWE’s SmackDown could relocate to FS1 due to Fox Sports’ programming changes.
– FoxSports plans to air college football on Friday nights, possibly affecting SmackDown’s schedule.
– SmackDown is set to move to the USA Network in October 2024 as its contract with Fox ends.
Rumors swirl around WWE’s SmackDown as reports suggest a potential shift to FS1 amidst changes in Fox Sports’ lineup. With FoxSports gearing up to broadcast college football on Friday nights, there’s speculation that SmackDown may have to find a new home. While details remain scarce, the possibility of SmackDown temporarily moving to FS1 looms if Fox airs college football in September. However, this potential change comes just before SmackDown’s planned relocation to the USA Network in October 2024, marking the end of its contract with Fox.
In a potential shift for WWE’s SmackDown programming, reports suggest a move to FS1 could be on the horizon come fall.
FoxSports recently announced plans to broadcast college football games on Friday nights starting in the autumn months.
While the specific schedule has yet to be unveiled, speculation arises that SmackDown may transition to FS1 if Fox airs college football games in September. This wouldn’t be the first time SmackDown found itself on FS1, having made the move previously for MLB playoffs and the World Series.
Come October, SmackDown is slated to relocate to the USA Network as its contract with Fox concludes. WWE and USA Network have signed a five-year agreement, which is set to bring the blue brand to USA Network starting October 2024.
Since October 2019, SmackDown has enjoyed its home on Fox, but potential changes may lie ahead with this forthcoming transition.
