How to Watch WWE SmackDown on Netflix from the US (International Netflix Regions, 2026)

WWE SmackDown is currently available on Netflix in Australia. The official Netflix Australia WWE SmackDown page identifies the series as a 2026 title, making Australia the primary international Netflix region to use for this guide.

SmackDown does not stream on Netflix in the United States. WWE’s current viewing guide says SmackDown continues to air on USA Network in the US, while fans in most international regions can watch SmackDown on Netflix. Private Internet Access, ExpressVPN, and NordVPN all currently provide Australian VPN locations.

This guide focuses on accessing the on-demand SmackDown episodes already available in the Australian Netflix catalog. Netflix says VPNs are not supported for live events, and its official VPN policy says VPN users may only see titles for which Netflix has worldwide licensing. Access is therefore not guaranteed.

How to watch WWE SmackDown on Netflix with a VPN

Australia is a verified Netflix region for WWE SmackDown in 2026. Connect to an Australian VPN location before opening Netflix so the service sees an Australian IP address when loading the catalog.

1. Choose a VPN. Private Internet Access is the first recommendation, followed by ExpressVPN and NordVPN.
2. Download and install the VPN app.
3. Connect to an Australian VPN location.
4. Fully close Netflix if it is already open.
5. Reopen Netflix after the VPN connects.
6. Sign in with your existing Netflix account.
7. Search for WWE SmackDown.
8. Start playback if the 2026 episodes appear.

Australia is currently a strong region to use because the current Netflix Australia listing directly confirms WWE SmackDown as a 2026 series. JustWatch Australia also currently lists SmackDown on Netflix. You can continue using your existing Netflix account rather than creating a separate Australian account.

Best VPNs for watching WWE SmackDown on Netflix

All three recommended VPNs currently provide Australian locations. PIA also offers an Australia Streaming Optimized option, while ExpressVPN and NordVPN provide several Australian cities.

VPN	Australian locations	Option to try first
Private Internet Access	Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, and Australia Streaming Optimized	Australia Streaming Optimized
ExpressVPN	Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Sydney – 2, and Woolloomooloo	Sydney or automatic Australia connection
NordVPN	Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney	Automatic Australia connection or Sydney

1. Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access is the Editor’s Choice for WWE SmackDown because it provides a dedicated Australia Streaming Optimized location. PIA’s current server list also includes AU Adelaide, AU Brisbane, AU Melbourne, AU Perth, and AU Sydney.

Start with Australia Streaming Optimized. Open PIA, find Australia, select the streaming-optimized option, and connect before reopening Netflix. This gives you an Australian VPN location for the Netflix catalog used in this guide.

If WWE SmackDown does not appear, disconnect and reconnect or try Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, or Adelaide. The official PIA location list confirms all of these Australian options. Netflix may identify the VPN connection, so no PIA server guarantees access.

2. ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is the second recommendation. Its current server list includes Australia, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Sydney – 2, and Woolloomooloo.

Start with Sydney or select Australia and let ExpressVPN choose an Australian location. Connect before reopening Netflix, then search for WWE SmackDown. ExpressVPN’s current server documentation does not classify its Australian locations as virtual, so its Australian server locations are physically located in Australia while providing Australian IP addresses.

If SmackDown does not appear, switch to Sydney – 2, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, or Woolloomooloo. The official ExpressVPN server list also shows support for Lightway and other protocols across its Australian locations. Neither a different server nor a different protocol guarantees Netflix access.

3. NordVPN

NordVPN is the third recommendation. Its current Australia server page lists five available cities: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

You can select Australia and let NordVPN choose a server automatically or manually select one of those cities. NordVPN also includes SmartPlay, which activates automatically as soon as you connect to a NordVPN server. There is no separate setting to configure.

Start with the automatic Australia connection or Sydney. If WWE SmackDown does not appear, reconnect or choose another city from the NordVPN Australia network. An Australian connection does not guarantee that Netflix will accept the VPN IP address.

What to do if WWE SmackDown does not appear

If Netflix opens normally but WWE SmackDown is missing, refresh both the VPN connection and your Netflix session.

1. Close Netflix completely.
2. Disconnect from the VPN.
3. Reconnect to Australia.
4. Try another Australian server or city.
5. Clear Netflix cookies and your browser cache.
6. Open a private or incognito browser window.
7. Reopen Netflix and sign in again.
8. Search for WWE SmackDown.

PIA users should try Australia Streaming Optimized first before moving to another Australian city. ExpressVPN users can switch among its Australian locations, while NordVPN users can try Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, or Sydney.

Netflix may display a VPN or proxy warning if it recognizes the connection. Its VPN and proxy troubleshooting guidance confirms that VPN services can cause playback errors. Regional availability can also change, so verify the Australian listing again if WWE SmackDown disappears.

Netflix may detect the VPN

A VPN changes the IP address and apparent country Netflix sees, but an Australian IP address does not guarantee access to the Australian catalog. Netflix’s current VPN guidance says viewers connected through a VPN may only see movies and shows for which Netflix has worldwide licensing.

Netflix also says VPNs are not supported for live events. This matters because SmackDown streams live through Netflix in most international regions. This guide therefore focuses on watching episodes already available on demand in the Australian catalog rather than promising access to the live Friday broadcast through a VPN.

Can you use a Netflix ad-supported plan with a VPN?

No. Netflix says VPNs are not supported with its ad-supported experience. Its official VPN and proxy guidance tells viewers using an ad-supported experience to turn off the VPN.

Does changing the VPN location change your Netflix account?

No. Your Netflix email address, password, profiles, and account credentials stay the same. You do not need to create an Australian Netflix account.

The VPN changes your IP address and apparent network location. If Netflix accepts the connection, the visible catalog may change accordingly. WWE’s current international viewing information confirms that SmackDown streams on Netflix in most regions outside the United States.

Which VPN should you use?

Private Internet Access is the first recommendation because Australia is a verified Netflix region for WWE SmackDown and PIA provides a dedicated Australia Streaming Optimized location alongside servers in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

ExpressVPN is second because it offers numerous Australian locations, including Sydney, Sydney – 2, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Woolloomooloo. NordVPN is third, with five Australian cities and SmartPlay running automatically after you connect.

Australia is currently the Netflix country to try for WWE SmackDown. Current Australian availability data also lists SmackDown on Netflix, while Netflix Australia’s official page identifies the series as a 2026 title. Netflix availability and VPN access can change, and Netflix does not support VPN use for live events.