How many seasons does WWE Friday Night SmackDown have?

WWE Friday Night SmackDown has 28 seasons and 1410 episodes.

Is WWE Friday Night SmackDown renewed or canceled?

WWE Friday Night SmackDown is currently returning. The next episode airs Aug 7, 2026.

Where can I watch WWE Friday Night SmackDown?

WWE Friday Night SmackDown is available on FOX. You can stream it on Fubo, Peacock, USA Network.

When is the next episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown?

The next episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown (S28 E32) airs on Aug 7, 2026.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

Name: WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Genre: Reality
Released: 1999-04-29
Rating: 7.479

RETURNING28 Seasons1410 Episodes★ 7.5

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NetworkFOX

First AiredApr 29, 1999

Last AiredJul 17, 2026

GenreReality

Created ByVince McMahon

The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

NEXT EPISODE

S28 E32August 7, 2026Aug 7, 20267d

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Seasons & Episodes28 seasons · 1410 episodes

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2026 season of WWE SmackDown

E1January 2, 2026

Jan 2, 2026130m

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.

E2January 9, 2026

Jan 9, 2026130m

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

E3January 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026130m

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.

E4January 23, 2026

Jan 23, 2026130m

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.

E5January 30, 2026

Jan 30, 2026130m

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

E6February 6, 2026

Feb 6, 2026126m

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

E7February 13, 2026

Feb 13, 2026125m

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

E8February 20, 2026

Feb 20, 2026124m

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

E9February 27, 2026

Feb 27, 2026119m

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.

E10March 6, 2026

Mar 6, 2026132m

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

E11March 13, 2026

Mar 13, 2026123m

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

E12March 20, 2026

Mar 20, 2026124m

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

E13March 27, 2026

Mar 27, 2026121m

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.

E14April 3, 2026

Apr 3, 2026125m

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

E15April 10, 2026

Apr 10, 2026126m

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

E16April 17, 2026

Apr 17, 2026134m

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.

E17April 24, 2026

Apr 24, 2026128m

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

E18May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026124m

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

E19May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026124m

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.

E20May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026123m

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

E21May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026124m

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

E22May 29, 2026

May 29, 2026124m

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

E23June 5, 2026

Jun 5, 2026124m

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

E24June 12, 2026

Jun 12, 2026126m

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

E25June 19, 2026

Jun 19, 2026125m

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.

E26

E26June 26, 2026

Jun 26, 2026123m

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

E27

E27July 3, 2026

Jul 3, 202683m

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

E28

E28July 10, 2026

Jul 10, 202682m

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

E29July 17, 2026

Jul 17, 2026120m

A Saturday Night's Main Event of epic proportions looms over the Superstars of SmackDown as they arrive in Albany, New York.

E30

E30July 24, 2026

Jul 24, 2026

Nia Jax seeks payback and opportunity in a showdown against Charlotte Flair with a spot in the SummerSlam Ladder Match on the line.

E31

E31July 31, 2026

Jul 31, 2026120m

On the eve of SummerSlam, Giulia and Lash Legend compete for the last spot in the Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match.

E32

E32August 7, 2026UPCOMING

Aug 7, 2026

E33

E33August 14, 2026UPCOMING

Aug 14, 2026

About WWE Friday Night SmackDown

WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a reality series on FOX. The show first aired on Apr 29, 1999 and currently has 28 seasons and 1410 episodes. WWE Friday Night SmackDown has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Aug 7, 2026. It has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 192 votes. Created by Vince McMahon.