Season
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 28
Overview
2026 season of WWE SmackDown
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 28
- Air date
- 2026-01-02
- Episodes
- 26 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: January 2, 2026
Episode 2: January 9, 2026
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
Episode 4: January 23, 2026
Episode 5: January 30, 2026
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
Episode 7: February 13, 2026
Episode 8: February 20, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Superstars of SmackDown touch down in Texas to face the consequences of a historic Wrestlemania 42 weekend.
Episode 18: May 1, 2026
Charlotte Flair sets her sights on Jacy Jayne of Fatal Influence. Ricky Saints makes his SmackDown debut.
Episode 19: May 8, 2026
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
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
After being attacked by Talla Tonga, Shinsuke Nakamura gets the opportunity to retaliate when they meet one-on-one.
Episode 22: May 29, 2026
Axiom arrives in Barcelona for a homecoming showdown against The Miz. Clash in Italy fast approaches.
Episode 23: June 5, 2026
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
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
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