WWE announced on Saturday fans attending the Tuesday, June 23 SmackDown taping at the O2 Arena in London will be able to watch the FIFA World Cup game between England and Ghana after the conclusion of the taping. The game will air on the screens inside the arena.
Alex McCarthy of SunSport first reported the news on social media that WWE agreed to a deal with the O2 Arena and FIFA to broadcast the game. WWE followed up with an official announcement.
Doors will open at 4:30 pm BST, with the SmackDown taping scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm BST. The World Cup game will be shown beginning at 9:00 pm BST.
WWE SmackDown in London to be followed by Official FIFA World Cup ’26™ Viewing, brought to you by Budweiser
WWE SmackDown attendees will get an added bonus following the conclusion of the event on Tuesday, June 23, at O2 Arena in London, when they will be able to remain in the arena for an Official FIFA World Cup ’26™ Viewing, brought to you by Budweiser, which will be a live screening of England vs Ghana.
Doors open for SmackDown at 4:30 PM BST and the live football viewing, starting shortly before 9pm, will allow fans to watch the full game live from their seat, on WWE screens at The O2.
Tickets for the event remain available here.