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WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 28

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52 episodes · premiered Jan 2, 2026

2026 season of WWE SmackDown

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  1. Episode 1: January 2, 2026 Jan 2, 2026 · 2h 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.
  2. Episode 2: January 9, 2026 Jan 9, 2026 · 2h 10m 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
  3. Episode 3: January 16, 2026 Jan 16, 2026 · 2h 10m 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.
  4. Episode 4: January 23, 2026 Jan 23, 2026 · 2h 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.
  5. Episode 5: January 30, 2026 Jan 30, 2026 · 2h 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…
  6. Episode 6: February 6, 2026 Feb 6, 2026 · 2h 6m Following a historic Royal Rumble, the Superstars of SmackDown begin The Road to WrestleMania 42 with a big night in Charlotte, N.C.
  7. Episode 7: February 13, 2026 Feb 13, 2026 · 2h 5m Jade Cargill defends the WWE Women's Championship against SmackDown newcomer Jordynne Grace. Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matches continue.
  8. Episode 8: February 20, 2026 Feb 20, 2026 · 2h 4m Qualifying Matches resume with Damian Priest, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams vying for a spot in the Men's Elimination Chamber Match.
  9. Episode 9: February 27, 2026 Feb 27, 2026 · 1h 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.
  10. Episode 10: March 6, 2026 Mar 6, 2026 · 2h 12m A rematch between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship threatens to shake up The Road to WrestleMania 42.
  11. Episode 11: March 13, 2026 Mar 13, 2026 · 2h 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.
  12. Episode 12: March 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026 · 2h 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.
  13. Episode 13: March 27, 2026 Mar 27, 2026 · 2h 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.
  14. Episode 14: April 3, 2026 Apr 3, 2026 · 2h 5m Randy Orton prepares to meet a mystery guest as The Road to WrestleMania 42 stops in his hometown of St. Louis
  15. Episode 15: April 10, 2026 Apr 10, 2026 · 2h 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.
  16. Episode 16: April 17, 2026 Apr 17, 2026 · 2h 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.
  17. Episode 17: April 24, 2026 Apr 24, 2026 · 2h 8m The Superstars of SmackDown touch down in Texas to face the consequences of a historic Wrestlemania 42 weekend.
  18. Episode 18: May 1, 2026 May 1, 2026 · 2h 4m Charlotte Flair sets her sights on Jacy Jayne of Fatal Influence. Ricky Saints makes his SmackDown debut.
  19. Episode 19: May 8, 2026 May 8, 2026 · 2h 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.
  20. Episode 20: May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 · 2h 3m Gunther considers moving to SmackDown to continue his pursuit of Cody Rhodes. Trick Williams brings the U.S. Title home to South Carolina.
  21. Episode 21: May 22, 2026 May 22, 2026 · 2h 4m After being attacked by Talla Tonga, Shinsuke Nakamura gets the opportunity to retaliate when they meet one-on-one.
  22. Episode 22: May 29, 2026 May 29, 2026 · 2h 4m Axiom arrives in Barcelona for a homecoming showdown against The Miz. Clash in Italy fast approaches.
  23. Episode 23: June 5, 2026 Jun 5, 2026 · 2h 4m King and Queen of the Ring Qualifiers resume in Bologna, Italy. The fallout from WWE Clash in Italy continues to ripple through SmackDown.
  24. Episode 24: June 12, 2026 Jun 12, 2026 · 2h 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.
  25. Episode 25: June 19, 2026 Jun 19, 2026 · 2h 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.
  26. Episode 26: June 26, 2026 Jun 26, 2026 · 2h 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.
  27. Episode 27: July 3, 2026 Jul 3, 2026 · 1h 23m After defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther at Night of Champions, Sami Zayn begins his inaugural reign as Undisputed WWE Champion.
  28. Episode 28: July 10, 2026 Jul 10, 2026 · 1h 22m Finn Bálor seeks payback against Tama Tonga following a backstage attack. Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes reignite their rivalry.
  29. Episode 29: July 17, 2026 Jul 17, 2026 · 2h A Saturday Night's Main Event of epic proportions looms over the Superstars of SmackDown as they arrive in Albany, New York.
  30. Episode 30: July 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026 · 1h 17m Nia Jax seeks payback and opportunity in a showdown against Charlotte Flair with a spot in the SummerSlam Ladder Match on the line.
  31. Episode 31: July 31, 2026 Jul 31, 2026 · 2h On the eve of SummerSlam, Giulia and Lash Legend compete for the last spot in the Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match.
  32. Episode 32: August 7, 2026 Aug 7, 2026 · 1h 42m The Superstars of SmackDown navigate the aftermath of SummerSlam. Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill escalate their rivalry into a one-on-one showdown.
  33. Episode 33: August 14, 2026 Aug 14, 2026 · 2h Carmelo Hayes comes home to Boston for a U.S. Title fight against reigning champion Baron Corbin. Jacy Jayne challenges Tiffany Stratton.
  34. Episode 34: August 21, 2026 Aug 21, 2026 · 2h 1m In a showdown two decades in the making, CM Punk and Kevin Owens collide for the Undisputed WWE Championship in Toronto.
  35. Episode 35: August 28, 2026 Aug 28, 2026 · 1h 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.
  36. Episode 36: September 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 · 1h 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.
  37. Episode 37: September 11, 2026 Sep 11, 2026 · 2h 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.
  38. Episode 38: September 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 · 1h 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.
  39. Episode 39: September 25, 2026 Sep 25, 2026 · 2h Men's and Women's Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches resume with CM Punk, Finn Bálor and Gunther joining the fray.
  40. Episode 40: October 2, 2026 Oct 2, 2026 · 2h 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.
  41. Episode 41: October 9, 2026 Oct 9, 2026 · 2h 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.
  42. Episode 42: October 16, 2026 Oct 16, 2026 · 2h Cody Rhodes gets his wish to come face-to-face with Randy Orton. R-Truth collides with former tag team partner Damian Priest.
  43. Episode 43: October 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 · 2h Alexa Bliss & Tatum Paxley defend the WWE Women's Tag Team Title against Michin & B-Fab. Giulia battles Blake Monroe in a Street Fight.
  44. Episode 44: October 30, 2026 Oct 30, 2026 · 2h Sami Zayn puts the Undisputed WWE Title on the line against Trick Williams. Chelsea Green defends the WWE Women's Title against Nikki Bella.
  45. Episode 45: November 6, 2026 Nov 6, 2026 · 1h 35m Brooklyn is set for chaos as CM Punk squares off with Kevin Owens in a brutal No Holds Barred Match on the eve of WWE Crown Jewel.
  46. Episode 46: November 13, 2026 Nov 13, 2026
  47. Episode 47: November 20, 2026 Nov 20, 2026
  48. Episode 48: November 27, 2026 Nov 27, 2026
  49. Episode 49: December 4, 2026 Dec 4, 2026
  50. Episode 50: December 11, 2026 Dec 11, 2026
  51. Episode 51: December 18, 2026 Dec 18, 2026
  52. Episode 52: December 25, 2026 Dec 25, 2026