Tensions are high as the superstars visit San Diego for WWE Smackdown today – Friday, Jan. 17 – from Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. This episode is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.

WWE SmackDown Preview, Start Time, How To Watch (1/17): Tiffany Stratton vs. Bayley, Solo Sikoa Returns Viewership information and lineup for the January 17, 2025 episode of WWE SmackDown. WWE SmackDown (January 17, 2025) Venue: Pechanga Arena City: San Diego, CA Time: 8pm ET How To Watch: USA Network (US)

Stratton's first title defense comes against one of the most decorated women's champions in WWE history. Solo Sikoa is also set to return after losing to Roman Reigns in Tribal Combat on Jan. 6. Sikoa can no longer claim to be Tribal Chief but his New Bloodline is still terrorizing SmackDown.

WWE Smackdown is set for another action-packed episode as they continue touring the West Coast. With title implications up and