WWE Friday Night SmackDown (Season 28)

January 2, 2026 (Episode 1)

Air date: 2026-01-02

Runtime: 130 min

Overview: 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.

January 9, 2026 (Episode 2) 8.0

Air date: 2026-01-09

Runtime: 130 min

Overview: 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

January 16, 2026 (Episode 3) 6.0

Air date: 2026-01-16

Runtime: 130 min

Overview: 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.

January 23, 2026 (Episode 4)

Air date: 2026-01-23

Runtime: 130 min

Overview: 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.

January 30, 2026 (Episode 5)

Air date: 2026-01-30

Runtime: 130 min

Overview: 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

February 6, 2026 (Episode 6)

Air date: 2026-02-06

Runtime: 126 min

Overview: Following a historic Royal Rumble, the Superstars of SmackDown begin The Road to WrestleMania 42 with a big night in Charlotte, N.C.

February 13, 2026 (Episode 7)

Air date: 2026-02-13

Runtime: 125 min

Overview: Jade Cargill defends the WWE Women's Championship against SmackDown newcomer Jordynne Grace. Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matches continue.

February 20, 2026 (Episode 8)

Air date: 2026-02-20

Runtime: 124 min

Overview: Qualifying Matches resume with Damian Priest, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams vying for a spot in the Men's Elimination Chamber Match.

February 27, 2026 (Episode 9)

Air date: 2026-02-27

Runtime: 119 min

Overview: 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.

March 6, 2026 (Episode 10) 6.0

Air date: 2026-03-06

Runtime: 132 min

Overview: A rematch between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship threatens to shake up The Road to WrestleMania 42.

March 13, 2026 (Episode 11)

Air date: 2026-03-13

Runtime: 123 min

Overview: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton sign the contract for their title fight at WrestleMania 42. Michin seeks payback on Jade Cargill.

March 20, 2026 (Episode 12)

Air date: 2026-03-20

Runtime: 124 min

Overview: Drew McIntyre's recent ambush lands him in a showdown with Jacob Fatu. The Bella Twins aim for championship gold against The Irresistible Forces.

March 27, 2026 (Episode 13)

Air date: 2026-03-27

Runtime: 121 min

Overview: 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.

April 3, 2026 (Episode 14)

Air date: 2026-04-03

Runtime: 125 min

Overview: Randy Orton prepares to meet a mystery guest as The Road to WrestleMania 42 stops in his hometown of St. Louis

April 10, 2026 (Episode 15)

Air date: 2026-04-10

Runtime: 126 min

Overview: Pat McAfee continues to shake up the Undisputed WWE Title picture as he reappears on The Road to Wrestlemania 42 in San Jose, Calif.

April 17, 2026 (Episode 16)

Air date: 2026-04-17

Runtime: 134 min

Overview: 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.

April 24, 2026 (Episode 17)

Air date: 2026-04-24

Runtime: 128 min

Overview: The Superstars of SmackDown touch down in Texas to face the consequences of a historic Wrestlemania 42 weekend.

May 1, 2026 (Episode 18)

Air date: 2026-05-01

Runtime: 124 min

Overview: Charlotte Flair sets her sights on Jacy Jayne of Fatal Influence. Ricky Saints makes his SmackDown debut.

May 8, 2026 (Episode 19)

Air date: 2026-05-08

Runtime: 124 min

Overview: 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.

May 15, 2026 (Episode 20)

Air date: 2026-05-15

Runtime: 123 min

Overview: Gunther considers moving to SmackDown to continue his pursuit of Cody Rhodes. Trick Williams brings the U.S. Title home to South Carolina.

May 22, 2026 (Episode 21) 8.0

Air date: 2026-05-22

Runtime: 124 min

Overview: After being attacked by Talla Tonga, Shinsuke Nakamura gets the opportunity to retaliate when they meet one-on-one.

May 29, 2026 (Episode 22)

Air date: 2026-05-29

Runtime: 124 min

Overview: Axiom arrives in Barcelona for a homecoming showdown against The Miz. Clash in Italy fast approaches.

June 5, 2026 (Episode 23)

Air date: 2026-06-05

Runtime: 124 min

Overview: King and Queen of the Ring Qualifiers resume in Bologna, Italy. The fallout from WWE Clash in Italy continues to ripple through SmackDown.

June 12, 2026 (Episode 24)

Air date: 2026-06-12

Runtime: 126 min

Overview: The first round of the King and Queen of the ring Tournament concludes. Gunther lays out the terms for his rematch against Cody Rhodes.

June 19, 2026 (Episode 25)

Air date: 2026-06-19

Runtime: 125 min

Overview: 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.

June 26, 2026 (Episode 26)

Air date: 2026-06-26

Overview: Cody Rhodes, Gunther and Sami Zayn cross paths on the eve of their Night of Champions showdown. Former friends Giulia and Kiana James collide.

July 3, 2026 (Episode 27)

Air date: 2026-07-03

Runtime: 87 min

Overview: After defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther at Night of Champions, Sami Zayn begins his inaugural reign as Undisputed WWE Champion.

July 10, 2026 (Episode 28)

Air date: 2026-07-10

Runtime: 87 min

Overview: Finn Bálor seeks payback against Tama Tonga following a backstage attack. Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes reignite their rivalry.

July 17, 2026 (Episode 29)

Air date: 2026-07-17

Runtime: 87 min

July 24, 2026 (Episode 30)

Air date: 2026-07-24

Runtime: 87 min

July 31, 2026 (Episode 31)

Air date: 2026-07-31

Runtime: 87 min