Preview:

The WWE SmackDown 2/27/26 will emanate from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. After airing on Syfy for two weeks due to the winter Olympics, the show will revert to the USA Network from this week.

Kiana James bagged the win in the women’s match, while Trick Williams won in the men’s match, with both securing the fifth spot in their respective matches. On the other hand, Oba Femi, in his SmackDown in-ring debut, defeated Kit Wilson. Tiffany Stratton pinned Alba Fyre, while Rhea Ripley vs Giulia ended in DQ as Nia Jax & Lash Legend attacked. In the main event of the show, Aleister Black pinned Randy Orton after Drew McIntyre attacked Orton, helping Black win. With new matches and segments announced for this week’s SmackDown, let’s look at what could go down on the blue brand. Before Saturday, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, LA Knight, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, and Jey Uso will meet for the final time on SmackDown. The six stars will battle for an opportunity to challenge the Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania in April.

Women’s Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky will once again defend their titles against The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend). Nia and Legend attacked Ripley during her match against Giulia last week, but Iyo made the save, sending the challengers packing before their showdown in Louisville this week. Solo Sikoa is set to face Uncle Howdy in a singles match. Howdy appeared on the Tron following Tama Tonga’s victory over Ilja Dragunov last week, and issued a challenge to Sikoa, which was later made official. Jordynne Grace and Candice LeRae are also set to lock horns this week. The match was set up following their backstage argument last week, following which GM Nick Aldis made the match official.

Additionally, Oba Femi is set to face The Miz in a singles match. The bout was arranged following a backstage segment between the two, where Femi misinterpreted Miz’s words and subsequently approached General Manager Aldis to make the match official. Rhiyo already retained the titles as fighting champs against Judgment Day and Giulia & Kiana. However, Nia Jax and Lash Legend are the biggest threats to the titles. Rhea Ripley is already in the chamber, so she does not need the tag title. Booking Jax and Legend to win will not only solidify their dominance but also bring about heel champs for the Bella Twins to chase on the road to Mania. Let’s Take look on complete match card and Show detail for edition of  WWE Smackdown Friday Night February 27th, 2026 episode.

Match Card:

• Men’s Elimination Chamber Match participants meet on SmackDown
• RHIYO defend the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title against The Irresistible Forces
• Uncle Howdy and Solo Sikoa set to collide
• Oba Femi battles The Miz
• Elimination Chamber Final Builds.
• More Cards.

Location & Date:

• Show: WWE SmackDown 2/27/26
• Location: KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
• Date & Time: Friday, February 27,2026 | 8PM ET – 6AM PT