WWE Friday Night SmackDown — Season 28

Aired 2 January 2026 • 130 min

Aired 9 January 2026 • 130 min

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

Aired 16 January 2026 • 130 min

Aired 23 January 2026 • 130 min

Aired 30 January 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

Aired 6 February 2026

Aired 13 February 2026

Aired 20 February 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.

Aired 27 February 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.

Aired 6 March 2026 • 132 min

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

Aired 13 March 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.

Aired 20 March 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.

Aired 27 March 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.

Aired 3 April 2026 • 125 min

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

Aired 10 April 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.

Aired 17 April 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.

Aired 24 April 2026 • 128 min

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

Aired 1 May 2026 • 124 min

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

Aired 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.

Aired 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.

Aired 22 May 2026 • 124 min

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

Aired 29 May 2026 • 124 min

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

Aired 5 June 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.

Aired 12 June 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.

Aired 19 June 2026

Aired 26 June 2026