Here is the preview for WWE SmackDown on May 8, 2026. The blue brand's superstars appear at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. We will have a funeral for The Gingerbread Man.
Additionally, just one day before Backlash, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Lainey Reid) face Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and Rhea Ripley. Tiffany Stratton will put the WWE Women's United States Championship on the line.
WWE SmackDown May 8, 2026: Match Card
- Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) vs. Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley.
- WWE Women's United States Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton vs. Kiana James.
- Funeral of The Gingerbread Man.
WWE SmackDown May 8, 2026: Start Time
WWE SmackDown on May 8, 2026, begins live in the United States at 5 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. CT, 8 p.m. ET. Consult start times for more regions below.
| Country | Time |
|---|---|
United States |
8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT |
Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras |
6 p.m. |
Colombia, Peru, Panama, Ecuador |
7 p.m. |
Bolivia, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Venezuela |
8 p.m. |
Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay |
9 p.m. |
Spain |
1 a.m. |
How and Where to Watch WWE SmackDown May 8, 2026, Live on TV and Streaming
You can watch WWE SmackDown live on Netflix in the United States, Mexico, Spain, Central America, South America, and select markets on May 8, 2026.
The replay can be watched on the same streaming platform once the live broadcast concludes. In the U.S., you can also watch the show on USA Network.
