WWE will reportedly pre-tape the Fourth of July weekend episode of WWE SmackDown as part of a newly announced set of summer television dates.
WWE officially revealed 16 new RAW and SmackDown events running from late June through early September, including a special combined RAW and SmackDown taping in Atlantic City.
WWE SmackDown taping plans revealed
According to WWE’s announcement, Atlantic City’s Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall will host a combined RAW and SmackDown event on Monday, June 29.
RAW will air live that night, while SmackDown is expected to be taped in advance for its regular Friday broadcast slot on July 3 during Fourth of July weekend.
The event marks the first televised WWE show held in Atlantic City since 2008.
WWE is partnering with Visit Atlantic City, the Atlantic City Sports Commission, and Oak View Group for the event.
This year’s Independence Day celebration also carries added significance, as 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Another pre-taped SmackDown episode is also scheduled for June.
WWE previously announced that London will host a SmackDown taping on Tuesday, June 23. That episode will serve as the go-home show for WWE Night of Champions 2026 in Saudi Arabia.
WWE’s newly announced domestic television schedule includes:
- June 29 — Atlantic City, New Jersey: RAW/SmackDown
- July 6 — Chicago, Illinois: RAW
- July 10 — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: SmackDown
- July 13 — Dallas, Texas: RAW
- July 17 — Albany, New York: SmackDown
- July 20 — Detroit, Michigan: RAW
- July 24 — Oakland, California: SmackDown
- July 27 — Inglewood, California: RAW
- July 31 — Green Bay, Wisconsin: SmackDown
- August 3 — Des Moines, Iowa: RAW
- August 10 — Norfolk, Virginia: RAW
- August 17 — Buffalo, New York: RAW
- August 28 — Cleveland, Ohio: SmackDown
- August 31 — Charlotte, North Carolina: RAW
- September 4 — Cincinnati, Ohio: SmackDown
- September 7 — Birmingham, Alabama: RAW
WWE confirmed that tickets for all announced events will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. local time.
The expanded touring schedule comes during a busy period for WWE as the company continues building toward Night of Champions and its summer premium live event calendar.
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