The O2 to Air FIFA World Cup Match for WWE Fans After June 23 SmackDown Taping

WWE is headed to The 02 in London, UK, for the upcoming episodes of RAW and SmackDown. The company will tape the June 26 episode of SmackDown on Tuesday, June 23, and fans attending that show are in for a treat.

Earlier today, WWE issued a press release, confirming media reports that the promotion has reached an agreement with FIFA and The O2 Arena to air the World Cup match between England and Ghana following the SmackDown taping.

Doors will be open at 4:30 p.m. BST for SmackDown. The show will start at 6 p.m., following which fans in attendance will be able to watch the football match from their seats.

From WWE:

“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 9 pm, will allow fans to watch the full game live from their seat, on WWE screens at The O2.”

Headed to #SmackDown in London? Attendees will get an added bonus where they'll be able to remain in the arena for an Official @FIFAWorldCup
'26™ Viewing, presented by @budweiser!

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— WWE (@WWE) June 20, 2026

Three matches have so far been announced for the upcoming show. Below is the lineup:

– Giulia vs. Kiana James
– Jacy Jayne vs. Paige
– Rey Fenix vs. Nathan Frazer