WWE SmackDown Returns to Lafayette in October 2026
Lafayette, Louisiana [KNGT-FM] - Wrestling fans, are you ready? WWE fans in South Louisiana are getting another chance to experience the action live as Friday Night SmackDown is officially headed back to Lafayette on Friday, October 9, 2026.
The nationally televised event will be at the CAJUNDOME in Lafayette, Louisiana, with the first bell set for 6:30 p.m. The upcoming show marks WWE's first appearance in South Louisiana in approximately three years, making it one of the region's most anticipated live entertainment events of the fall.
Fans can expect an evening packed with championship-caliber matches and appearances by many of WWE's biggest names.
Who's Wrestling on SmackDown in Lafayette, October 9, 2026?
- CM Punk
- Cody Rhodes
- Gunther
- Trick Williams
- Damian Priest and R-Truth
- Solo Sikoa
- Jade Cargill
- Charlotte Flair
- Alexa Bliss
Also on the card are additional superstars that are expected to be announced before the event. Whether you're a lifelong wrestling fan or introducing someone to WWE for the first time, the live atmosphere inside the CAJUNDOME promises an unforgettable night filled with high-energy entrances, crowd reactions, and nonstop in-ring action.
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Tickets are expected to be in high demand when they become available to the general public. The public on-sale begins Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., allowing fans to secure seats for WWE's long-awaited return to Lafayette.
With months still to go before the event, excitement is already building for one of the biggest live shows coming to South Louisiana this year.