WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Season 28
202644 episodes
2026 season of WWE SmackDown
Episode 1
January 2, 2026
Jan 2, 20262h 10m
An Eight-Woman Tag Team Match features Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY taking on The Kabuki Warriors, Nia Jax and Lash Legend.
Episode 2
January 9, 2026
Jan 9, 20262h 10m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Drew McIntyre became the new Undisputed WWE Champion by outlasting Cody Rhodes in an epic Three Stages of Hell Match after Jacob Fatu returned and attacked each Superstar
Episode 3
January 16, 2026
Jan 16, 20262h 10m
TMDB rating 4.0TMDB
Qualifying Matches begin in London to decide who will fight at Saturday Night's Main Event to earn an Undisputed WWE Title Match at Royal Rumble.
Episode 4
January 23, 2026
Jan 23, 20262h 10m
Montreal hosts a Triple Threat Match to decide the new No. 1 Contenders to the WWE Women's Tag Team Title. The Wyatt Sicks duel The MFTs.
Episode 5
January 30, 2026
Jan 30, 20262h 10m
After Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre interfered to end the match between Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn and World Tag Team Champion Jey Uso against The Vision, chaos erupted as Jacob Fatu emerged to attack McIntyre while the rest of the Superstars brawled in a preview of the Royal Rumble Plus, Gunther confronted AJ Styles, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss took down Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez and much more
Episode 6
February 6, 2026
Feb 6, 20262h 6m
Following a historic Royal Rumble, the Superstars of SmackDown begin The Road to WrestleMania 42 with a big night in Charlotte, N.C.
Episode 7
February 13, 2026
Feb 13, 20262h 5m
Jade Cargill defends the WWE Women's Championship against SmackDown newcomer Jordynne Grace. Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matches continue.
Episode 8
February 20, 2026
Feb 20, 20262h 4m
Qualifying Matches resume with Damian Priest, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams vying for a spot in the Men's Elimination Chamber Match.
Episode 9
February 27, 2026
Feb 27, 20261h 59m
The Irresistible Forces set their sights on RHIYO and the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. Uncle Howdy tangles in the ring with Solo Sikoa.
Episode 10
March 6, 2026
Mar 6, 20262h 12m
TMDB rating 4.0TMDB
A rematch between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship threatens to shake up The Road to WrestleMania 42.
Episode 11
March 13, 2026
Mar 13, 20262h 3m
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton sign the contract for their title fight at WrestleMania 42. Michin seeks payback on Jade Cargill.
Episode 12
March 20, 2026
Mar 20, 20262h 4m
Drew McIntyre's recent ambush lands him in a showdown with Jacob Fatu. The Bella Twins aim for championship gold against The Irresistible Forces.
Episode 13
March 27, 2026
Mar 27, 20262h 1m
Giulia defends the Women's U.S. Championship against Tiffany Stratton. Jelly Roll and Kit Wilson escalate their war of words into a one-on-one match.
Episode 14
April 3, 2026
Apr 3, 20262h 5m
Randy Orton prepares to meet a mystery guest as The Road to WrestleMania 42 stops in his hometown of St. Louis
Episode 15
April 10, 2026
Apr 10, 20262h 6m
Pat McAfee continues to shake up the Undisputed WWE Title picture as he reappears on The Road to Wrestlemania 42 in San Jose, Calif.
Episode 16
April 17, 2026
Apr 17, 20262h 14m
The annual Andre the Giant Battle Royal ensues on the eve of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The Wyatt Sicks battle the MFTs in an Eight-Man Street Fight.
Episode 17
April 24, 2026
Apr 24, 20262h 8m
The Superstars of SmackDown touch down in Texas to face the consequences of a historic Wrestlemania 42 weekend.
Episode 18
May 1, 2026
May 1, 20262h 4m
Charlotte Flair sets her sights on Jacy Jayne of Fatal Influence. Ricky Saints makes his SmackDown debut.
Episode 19
May 8, 2026
May 8, 20262h 4m
Rhea Ripley joins a wary Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss to battle Fatal Influence. Tiffany Stratton defends the Women's U.S. Title against Kiana James.
Episode 20
May 15, 2026
May 15, 20262h 3m
Gunther considers moving to SmackDown to continue his pursuit of Cody Rhodes. Trick Williams brings the U.S. Title home to South Carolina.
Episode 21
May 22, 2026
May 22, 20262h 4m
TMDB rating 5.0TMDB
After being attacked by Talla Tonga, Shinsuke Nakamura gets the opportunity to retaliate when they meet one-on-one.
Episode 22
May 29, 2026
May 29, 20262h 4m
Axiom arrives in Barcelona for a homecoming showdown against The Miz. Clash in Italy fast approaches.
Episode 23
June 5, 2026
Jun 5, 20262h 4m
King and Queen of the Ring Qualifiers resume in Bologna, Italy. The fallout from WWE Clash in Italy continues to ripple through SmackDown.
Episode 24
June 12, 2026
Jun 12, 20262h 6m
The first round of the King and Queen of the ring Tournament concludes. Gunther lays out the terms for his rematch against Cody Rhodes.
Episode 25
June 19, 2026
Jun 19, 20262h 5m
Cody Rhodes and Gunther meet again in an Undisputed WWE Title rematch with Sami Zayn as special guest referee. The Queen of the Ring Semifinals begin.
Episode 26
June 26, 2026
Jun 26, 20262h 3m
Cody Rhodes, Gunther and Sami Zayn cross paths on the eve of their Night of Champions showdown. Former friends Giulia and Kiana James collide.
Episode 27
July 3, 2026
Jul 3, 20261h 23m
After defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther at Night of Champions, Sami Zayn begins his inaugural reign as Undisputed WWE Champion.
Episode 28
July 10, 2026
Jul 10, 20261h 22m
Finn Bálor seeks payback against Tama Tonga following a backstage attack. Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes reignite their rivalry.
Episode 29
July 17, 2026
Jul 17, 20262h
A Saturday Night's Main Event of epic proportions looms over the Superstars of SmackDown as they arrive in Albany, New York.
Episode 30
July 24, 2026
Jul 24, 20261h 17m
Nia Jax seeks payback and opportunity in a showdown against Charlotte Flair with a spot in the SummerSlam Ladder Match on the line.
Episode 31
July 31, 2026
Jul 31, 20262h
On the eve of SummerSlam, Giulia and Lash Legend compete for the last spot in the Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match.
Episode 32
August 7, 2026
Aug 7, 20261h 42m
The Superstars of SmackDown navigate the aftermath of SummerSlam. Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill escalate their rivalry into a one-on-one showdown.
Episode 33
August 14, 2026
Aug 14, 20262h
Carmelo Hayes comes home to Boston for a U.S. Title fight against reigning champion Baron Corbin. Jacy Jayne challenges Tiffany Stratton.
Episode 34
August 21, 2026
Aug 21, 20262h 1m
In a showdown two decades in the making, CM Punk and Kevin Owens collide for the Undisputed WWE Championship in Toronto.
Episode 35
August 28, 2026
Aug 28, 20261h 19m
CM Punk and Kevin Owens reckon with the brutal ending of their Undisputed WWE Title Match. Tatum Paxley battles Michin in her Smackdown in-ring debut.
Episode 36
September 4, 2026
Sep 4, 20261h 21m
The Undisputed WWE Title picture is in chaos after Sami Zayn's rampage. Cody Rhodes addresses Randy Orton before Sunday Night's Main Event.
Episode 37
September 11, 2026
Sep 11, 20262h
CM Punk puts the Undisputed WWE Title on the line against a desperate Sami Zayn in Mexico City. Nia Jax challenges WWE Women's Champion Chelsea Green.
Episode 38
September 18, 2026
Sep 18, 20261h 24m
Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches continue. Cody Rhodes sits down with Michael Cole for an exclusive interview to discuss Randy Orton and more.
Episode 39
September 25, 2026
Sep 25, 20262h
Men's and Women's Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches resume with CM Punk, Finn Bálor and Gunther joining the fray.
Episode 40
October 2, 2026
Oct 2, 20262h
Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano fight in a Triple Threat Match for the final spot in the upcoming Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
Episode 41
October 9, 2026
Oct 9, 20262h
CM Punk makes his intentions known on the eve of WWE Money in the Bank. Charlotte Flair & Tatum Paxley clash with Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid.
Episode 42
October 16, 2026
Oct 16, 2026
Cody Rhodes gets his wish to come face-to-face with Randy Orton. R-Truth collides with former tag team partner Damian Priest.
Episode 43
October 23, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
Episode 44
October 30, 2026
Oct 30, 2026