Season 28
2026 · 52 episodes · 87h 58m in all · 5.8/10
2026 season of WWE SmackDown

Episodes

1. January 2, 2026
2 Jan 2026 · 130 min
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. January 9, 2026
9 Jan 2026 · 130 min · 6.0/10
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. January 16, 2026
16 Jan 2026 · 130 min · 4.0/10
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. January 23, 2026
23 Jan 2026 · 130 min
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. January 30, 2026
30 Jan 2026 · 130 min
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

6. February 6, 2026
6 Feb 2026 · 126 min
Following a historic Royal Rumble, the Superstars of SmackDown begin The Road to WrestleMania 42 with a big night in Charlotte, N.C.

7. February 13, 2026
13 Feb 2026 · 125 min
Jade Cargill defends the WWE Women's Championship against SmackDown newcomer Jordynne Grace. Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matches continue.

8. February 20, 2026
20 Feb 2026 · 124 min
Qualifying Matches resume with Damian Priest, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams vying for a spot in the Men's Elimination Chamber Match.

9. February 27, 2026
27 Feb 2026 · 119 min
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. March 6, 2026
6 Mar 2026 · 132 min · 4.0/10
A rematch between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship threatens to shake up The Road to WrestleMania 42.

11. March 13, 2026
13 Mar 2026 · 123 min
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. March 20, 2026
20 Mar 2026 · 124 min
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. March 27, 2026
27 Mar 2026 · 121 min
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. April 3, 2026
3 Apr 2026 · 125 min
Randy Orton prepares to meet a mystery guest as The Road to WrestleMania 42 stops in his hometown of St. Louis

15. April 10, 2026
10 Apr 2026 · 126 min
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. April 17, 2026
17 Apr 2026 · 134 min
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. April 24, 2026
24 Apr 2026 · 128 min
The Superstars of SmackDown touch down in Texas to face the consequences of a historic Wrestlemania 42 weekend.

18. May 1, 2026
1 May 2026 · 124 min
Charlotte Flair sets her sights on Jacy Jayne of Fatal Influence. Ricky Saints makes his SmackDown debut.

19. May 8, 2026
8 May 2026 · 124 min
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. May 15, 2026
15 May 2026 · 123 min
Gunther considers moving to SmackDown to continue his pursuit of Cody Rhodes. Trick Williams brings the U.S. Title home to South Carolina.

21. May 22, 2026
22 May 2026 · 124 min · 5.0/10
After being attacked by Talla Tonga, Shinsuke Nakamura gets the opportunity to retaliate when they meet one-on-one.

22. May 29, 2026
29 May 2026 · 124 min
Axiom arrives in Barcelona for a homecoming showdown against The Miz. Clash in Italy fast approaches.

23. June 5, 2026
5 Jun 2026 · 124 min
King and Queen of the Ring Qualifiers resume in Bologna, Italy. The fallout from WWE Clash in Italy continues to ripple through SmackDown.

24. June 12, 2026
12 Jun 2026 · 126 min
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. June 19, 2026
19 Jun 2026 · 125 min
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. June 26, 2026
26 Jun 2026 · 123 min
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. July 3, 2026
3 Jul 2026 · 83 min
After defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther at Night of Champions, Sami Zayn begins his inaugural reign as Undisputed WWE Champion.

28. July 10, 2026
10 Jul 2026 · 82 min
Finn Bálor seeks payback against Tama Tonga following a backstage attack. Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes reignite their rivalry.

29. July 17, 2026
17 Jul 2026 · 120 min
A Saturday Night's Main Event of epic proportions looms over the Superstars of SmackDown as they arrive in Albany, New York.

30. July 24, 2026
24 Jul 2026 · 77 min
Nia Jax seeks payback and opportunity in a showdown against Charlotte Flair with a spot in the SummerSlam Ladder Match on the line.

31. July 31, 2026
31 Jul 2026 · 120 min
On the eve of SummerSlam, Giulia and Lash Legend compete for the last spot in the Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match.

32. August 7, 2026
7 Aug 2026 · 102 min
The Superstars of SmackDown navigate the aftermath of SummerSlam. Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill escalate their rivalry into a one-on-one showdown.

33. August 14, 2026
14 Aug 2026 · 120 min
Carmelo Hayes comes home to Boston for a U.S. Title fight against reigning champion Baron Corbin. Jacy Jayne challenges Tiffany Stratton.

34. August 21, 2026
21 Aug 2026 · 121 min
In a showdown two decades in the making, CM Punk and Kevin Owens collide for the Undisputed WWE Championship in Toronto.

35. August 28, 2026
28 Aug 2026 · 79 min
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. September 4, 2026
4 Sept 2026 · 81 min
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. September 11, 2026
11 Sept 2026 · 120 min
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. September 18, 2026
18 Sept 2026 · 84 min
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. September 25, 2026
25 Sept 2026 · 120 min
Men's and Women's Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches resume with CM Punk, Finn Bálor and Gunther joining the fray.

40. October 2, 2026
2 Oct 2026 · 120 min
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. October 9, 2026
9 Oct 2026 · 120 min
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. October 16, 2026
16 Oct 2026 · 120 min
Cody Rhodes gets his wish to come face-to-face with Randy Orton. R-Truth collides with former tag team partner Damian Priest.

43. October 23, 2026
23 Oct 2026 · 120 min
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. October 30, 2026
30 Oct 2026 · 120 min · 10.0/10
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. November 6, 2026
6 Nov 2026 · 95 min
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.
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46. November 13, 2026
13 Nov 2026
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47. November 20, 2026
Airs 20 Nov 2026
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48. November 27, 2026
Airs 27 Nov 2026
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49. December 4, 2026
Airs 4 Dec 2026
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50. December 11, 2026
Airs 11 Dec 2026
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51. December 18, 2026
Airs 18 Dec 2026
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52. December 25, 2026
Airs 25 Dec 2026
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28: quick answers
How many episodes are in WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28?
Season 28 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown has 52 episodes, about 88 hours in total.
When did WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 come out?
Season 28 premiered on 2 Jan 2026 and its finale airs 25 Dec 2026.