WWE SmackDown airs tonight (Friday, May 29, 2026) from the Olimpic Arena in Badalona, Barcelona, Spain, live on Netflix internationally starting at 2:00 PM ET, with a USA Network tape-delay airing at 8:00 PM ET.
WWE opens its European Summer Tour with the go-home edition of SmackDown before Clash in Italy on Sunday. Axiom faces The Miz in the only confirmed match, while Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Rhea Ripley, and Jade Cargill close out their final builds before Turin. Here’s everything you need to know including start times, how to watch, and the full card.
WWE SmackDown Match Card for May 29, 2026
Here are the matches and segments announced for tonight’s show:
Axiom vs. The Miz (Singles Match)
The lone confirmed bout, and it lands in front of a hometown crowd. Axiom is from Barcelona, so the Olimpic Arena should be firmly behind him. The match came together on the May 22 SmackDown when Fraxiom interrupted The Miz and Kit Wilson backstage and Axiom needled Miz about whether Danhausen’s curse was real. Miz responded with the challenge.
The Danhausen angle gives the finish a wild card, and the Fraxiom-versus-Miz-and-Wilson thread keeps running underneath it.
What Else to Watch For
With Clash in Italy 48 hours out, the rest of the show is final-build territory. WWE has advertised a deep roster for Barcelona, and the go-home angles will carry most of the show.
Cody Rhodes and Gunther Final Face-Off
The Undisputed WWE Championship match in Turin is the headline of the weekend. On May 22, Gunther jumped Rhodes after the main event and locked in the Gojira Clutch while Sami Zayn walked away rather than help. Tonight is the last chance for the two to stand across from each other before Sunday, and a European crowd a short flight from Italy will bring the volume.
Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill Build
Cargill pinned Ripley clean at Saturday Night’s Main Event, exactly the momentum she wanted heading into their Women’s Championship match Sunday. Expect a promo or a physical confrontation rather than a full match, with Cargill pressing her advantage one more time before Turin.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams
The two have been circling since Backlash. Hayes beat Ricky Saints on May 15, then Williams retained over Hayes on May 22 after Saints interfered. A US Championship match for Clash in Italy could be made official tonight, or the feud could stretch deeper into the European tour.
Drew McIntyre’s European Run
The tour is home turf for the Scottish star, and he’s advertised for Barcelona. Tonight could set up a new direction that runs through the next month of overseas dates.
Road to WWE Clash in Italy 2026
Clash in Italy 2026 takes place Sunday, May 31 at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, WWE’s first Premium Live Event in the country.
Tonight closes the build on both blue-brand title pictures plus the company’s two world championship matches. Whatever happens in Barcelona sets the tone for Turin.
How to Watch WWE SmackDown Tonight
| Date | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Olimpic Arena, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain |
| Channel/Stream | Netflix (live, international) / USA Network (US, tape delay) |
| US Start Time | 2:00 PM ET live on Netflix / 8:00 PM ET tape delay on USA Network |
| UK Start Time | 7:00 PM BST |
| India Start Time | 11:30 PM IST |
| Duration | 3 hours |
US viewers should note the unusual setup: the show airs live on Netflix at 2:00 PM ET to fit Spanish primetime, then re-airs on USA Network at 8:00 PM ET on a six-hour tape delay. If you want it live in the States, Netflix is the only option tonight.
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