WWE and Big 12 are reportedly expanding their partnership.
According to Chris Vannini, WWE and Big 12 will expand their partnership with WWE SmackDown events being held in Big 12 markets the night before NCAA games.
Vannini notes that this includes Week 0 of the season in Ireland where K-State vs Iowa State on August 23 and an Orlando show before UCF vs. UNC, which is scheduled for September 25.
WWE SmackDown will take place in Ireland on August 22nd.
Sources: The Big 12 and WWE are expanding their partnership this fall. WWE will hold several episodes of Friday Night SmackDown in Big 12 markets, the night before football games.
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) May 29, 2025
Includes a Week 0 show in Ireland before KSU/ISU and an Orlando show before UCF/UNC. pic.twitter.com/ukrGZ23S07
WWE partnered with Big 12 in 2023 and presents the Most Outstanding Player at the Big 12 Conference Championship with a custom championship belt.
