Where is WWE SmackDown tonight? (May 9, 2025): Location, time, match card, and more

Tonight's WWE SmackDown will mark the final episode before the Backlash Premium Live Event this weekend. Several exciting matches and appearances are set for the upcoming Friday show.

The May 9, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown will take place at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. It has a capacity of up to 11,500 and is the home of the NCAA's Wright State Raiders' Men's and Women's Basketball teams.

Several weekly shows like RAW, SmackDown, NXT, Main Event, ECW, and more took place in tonight's arena. It was also the location of the inaugural King of the Ring premium live event in 1993. The last time WWE held a show at the Nutter Center was for the July 18, 2024, episode of Main Event.

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WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Venue and Timing

City: Dayton, Ohio

Venue: Nutter Center

Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Time, 7 p.m. Central Time, 5 p.m. Pacific Time

Where to get tickets for tonight's WWE SmackDown?

Fans who want to watch the show live can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster, though only a few are available on the site. A single ticket costs $63.07 to $714, while two tickets range from $59.50 to $381.99.

What to expect for the upcoming Friday Night SmackDown?

As of this writing, two matches are scheduled for the upcoming Friday Night SmackDown, along with an appearance from a current World Champion.

One of the matches set for Backlash this weekend is John Cena vs. Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Tonight on the blue brand, The Last Real Champion is set to return ahead of the title match, with a high possibility that The Viper will be joining him as well.

Jacob Fatu has crossed paths with several superstars since winning the United States Championship against LA Knight at WrestleMania 41. Before The Samoan Werewolf will defend the US title for the first time this weekend in a Fatal Four-Way match against Drew McIntyre, LA Knight, and Damian Priest, he will be in action tonight as he teams up with Solo Sikoa against Knight and Priest.

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Finally, tonight's WWE SmackDown will also determine Tiffany Stratton's next challenger for the Women's Championship. The champion has been targeted by several superstars, like Naomi, Nia Jax, and Jade Cargill, since retaining the gold at WrestleMania 41 against Charlotte Flair. On the upcoming episode, Jax and Cargill will battle in a singles match to determine the number one contender.

About the author

Hazel is a WWE features writer for Sportskeeda Wrestling. Currently a BS Psychology student in her third year, she ensures that multiple accurate and reliable sources back every piece of information in her articles. She phrases even mundane information in her own words, especially when using single sources like books or social media posts, to add a hint of personal touch.

Hazel has had a penchant for writing since high school. Apart from pursuing Humanities and Social Sciences for her senior year, she attended classes about creative and nonfiction writing. In 2019, Hazel started working as a ghostwriter, and three years later, she began working for Sportskeeda. In 2023, she became a published author under 8letters Books Publishing House. Even today, when she is not studying as a pre-med student or writing for Sportskeeda, she enjoys reading and writing novels.

Her favorite wrestlers are Edge and Randy Orton. She recalls watching John Cena vs Big Show vs Edge in WrestleMania 25 in her first wrestling match. Hazel enjoyed the entrances, and what got her hooked was how cool and ruthless Edge was and how John Cena never backed down from his challenges.

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