
WWE Friday Night SmackDown — Season 28
Jan 02, 20262026 season of WWE SmackDown

1. January 2, 2026
Jan 02, 2026An 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.
2h 10m
2. January 9, 2026
Jan 09, 2026Drew 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
2h 10m
3. January 16, 2026
Jan 16, 2026Qualifying 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.
2h 10m
4. January 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Montreal 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.
2h 10m
5. January 30, 2026
Jan 30, 2026After 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
2h 10m
6. February 6, 2026
Feb 06, 2026Following a historic Royal Rumble, the Superstars of SmackDown begin The Road to WrestleMania 42 with a big night in Charlotte, N.C.
2h 6m
7. February 13, 2026
Feb 13, 2026Jade Cargill defends the WWE Women's Championship against SmackDown newcomer Jordynne Grace. Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matches continue.
2h 5m
8. February 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026Qualifying Matches resume with Damian Priest, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams vying for a spot in the Men's Elimination Chamber Match.
2h 4m
9. February 27, 2026
Feb 27, 2026The Irresistible Forces set their sights on RHIYO and the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. Uncle Howdy tangles in the ring with Solo Sikoa.
1h 59m
10. March 6, 2026
Mar 06, 2026A rematch between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship threatens to shake up The Road to WrestleMania 42.
2h 12m
11. March 13, 2026
Mar 13, 2026Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton sign the contract for their title fight at WrestleMania 42. Michin seeks payback on Jade Cargill.
2h 3m
12. March 20, 2026
Mar 20, 2026Drew McIntyre's recent ambush lands him in a showdown with Jacob Fatu. The Bella Twins aim for championship gold against The Irresistible Forces.
2h 4m
13. March 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026Giulia 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.
2h 1m
14. April 3, 2026
Apr 03, 2026Randy Orton prepares to meet a mystery guest as The Road to WrestleMania 42 stops in his hometown of St. Louis
2h 5m
15. April 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Pat McAfee continues to shake up the Undisputed WWE Title picture as he reappears on The Road to Wrestlemania 42 in San Jose, Calif.
2h 6m
16. April 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026The 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.
2h 14m
17. April 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026The Superstars of SmackDown touch down in Texas to face the consequences of a historic Wrestlemania 42 weekend.
2h 8m
18. May 1, 2026
May 01, 2026Charlotte Flair sets her sights on Jacy Jayne of Fatal Influence. Ricky Saints makes his SmackDown debut.
2h 4m
19. May 8, 2026
May 08, 2026Rhea Ripley joins a wary Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss to battle Fatal Influence. Tiffany Stratton defends the Women's U.S. Title against Kiana James.
2h 4m
20. May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026Gunther considers moving to SmackDown to continue his pursuit of Cody Rhodes. Trick Williams brings the U.S. Title home to South Carolina.
2h 3m
21. May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026After being attacked by Talla Tonga, Shinsuke Nakamura gets the opportunity to retaliate when they meet one-on-one.
2h 4m
22. May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026Axiom arrives in Barcelona for a homecoming showdown against The Miz. Clash in Italy fast approaches.
2h 4m
23. June 5, 2026
Jun 05, 2026King and Queen of the Ring Qualifiers resume in Bologna, Italy. The fallout from WWE Clash in Italy continues to ripple through SmackDown.
2h 4m
24. June 12, 2026
Jun 12, 2026The first round of the King and Queen of the ring Tournament concludes. Gunther lays out the terms for his rematch against Cody Rhodes.
2h 6m
25. June 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026Cody 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.
2h 5m
26. June 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026Cody Rhodes, Gunther and Sami Zayn cross paths on the eve of their Night of Champions showdown. Former friends Giulia and Kiana James collide.
2h 3m
27. July 3, 2026
Jul 03, 2026After defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther at Night of Champions, Sami Zayn begins his inaugural reign as Undisputed WWE Champion.
1h 23m
28. July 10, 2026
Jul 10, 2026Finn Bálor seeks payback against Tama Tonga following a backstage attack. Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes reignite their rivalry.
1h 22m
29. July 17, 2026
Jul 17, 2026A Saturday Night's Main Event of epic proportions looms over the Superstars of SmackDown as they arrive in Albany, New York.
2h
30. July 24, 2026
Jul 24, 2026Nia Jax seeks payback and opportunity in a showdown against Charlotte Flair with a spot in the SummerSlam Ladder Match on the line.
1h 17m
31. July 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026On the eve of SummerSlam, Giulia and Lash Legend compete for the last spot in the Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match.
2h
32. August 7, 2026
Aug 07, 2026The Superstars of SmackDown navigate the aftermath of SummerSlam. Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill escalate their rivalry into a one-on-one showdown.
1h 42m
33. August 14, 2026
Aug 14, 2026Carmelo Hayes comes home to Boston for a U.S. Title fight against reigning champion Baron Corbin. Jacy Jayne challenges Tiffany Stratton.
2h
34. August 21, 2026
Aug 21, 2026In a showdown two decades in the making, CM Punk and Kevin Owens collide for the Undisputed WWE Championship in Toronto.
2h 1m
35. August 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026CM 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.
1h 19m
36. September 4, 2026
Sep 04, 2026The Undisputed WWE Title picture is in chaos after Sami Zayn's rampage. Cody Rhodes addresses Randy Orton before Sunday Night's Main Event.
1h 21m
37. September 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026CM 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.
2h
38. September 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2026Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches continue. Cody Rhodes sits down with Michael Cole for an exclusive interview to discuss Randy Orton and more.
1h 24m
39. September 25, 2026
Sep 25, 2026Men's and Women's Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches resume with CM Punk, Finn Bálor and Gunther joining the fray.
2h
40. October 2, 2026
Oct 02, 2026Cody 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.
2h
41. October 9, 2026
Oct 09, 2026CM Punk makes his intentions known on the eve of WWE Money in the Bank. Charlotte Flair & Tatum Paxley clash with Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid.
2h
42. October 16, 2026
Oct 16, 2026Cody Rhodes gets his wish to come face-to-face with Randy Orton. R-Truth collides with former tag team partner Damian Priest.
2h
43. October 23, 2026
Oct 23, 2026Alexa Bliss & Tatum Paxley defend the WWE Women's Tag Team Title against Michin & B-Fab. Giulia battles Blake Monroe in a Street Fight.
2h
44. October 30, 2026
Oct 30, 2026Sami Zayn puts the Undisputed WWE Title on the line against Trick Williams. Chelsea Green defends the WWE Women's Title against Nikki Bella.
2h45. November 6, 2026
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46. November 13, 2026
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47. November 20, 2026
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48. November 27, 2026
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49. December 4, 2026
Dec 04, 2026No overview yet.
50. December 11, 2026
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51. December 18, 2026
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52. December 25, 2026
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