"In August 2025, ESPN and World Wrestling Entertainment announced an exciting new deal that will bring WrestleMania to ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming service starting in 2026. The deal includes two-night events, such as WrestleMania and SummerSlam, plus other WWE premium live events including Royal Rumble, Survivor Series and Money in the Bank. WWE will produce the events for ESPN platforms, which will serve as their exclusive U.S. domestic home."
"On the heels of this new development, ESPN is excited to showcase the first Wrestlepalooza event in September. The occasion will mark the first Premium Live Event (PLE) from WWE on ESPN. Check out more information on the festivities below: When and where will Wrestlepalooza take place? Wrestlepalooza will be held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sept. 20. Pre-show coverage starts at 5 p.m. ET. The official event will kick off at 7 p.m. ET. There will also be post-show coverage."
"How can fans tune in to Wrestlepalooza? Fans can enjoy the entire program on ESPN Unlimited. A replay to the full event will be available shortly after the conclusion of the post-show. Fans can catch all of the action in the official streaming hub. For more information on ESPN direct-to-consumer offerings, check out this FAQ. Netflix subscribers in certain countries can also tune in live on Netflix: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia."
ESPN and World Wrestling Entertainment finalized a rights deal that moves WrestleMania and other WWE premium live events to ESPN's direct-to-consumer platform, beginning in 2026. The agreement covers two-night spectacles like WrestleMania and SummerSlam, plus Royal Rumble, Survivor Series and Money in the Bank, with WWE producing the events for ESPN and ESPN serving as the exclusive U.S. domestic home. Wrestlepalooza will launch as the first WWE Premium Live Event on ESPN on Sept. 20 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with pre-show at 5 p.m. ET, a 7 p.m. ET start, post-show coverage, replays on ESPN Unlimited, and limited live Netflix distribution in select countries. The Wrestlepalooza main event features John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar.
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