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.
What is the event schedule?
*All times Eastern
Sept. 19
3-4 p.m. – Wrestlepalooza special – ESPN2
Sept. 20
3-5 p.m. – Road to Wrestlepalooza – ESPN Unlimited
5-7 p.m. – Wrestlepalooza pre-show – ESPN Unlimited
7 p.m. – Wrestlepalooza 2025 – ESPN Unlimited
Following the event, there will also be post-show coverage.
How can fans tune in to Wrestlepalooza?
Wrestlepalooza will be available in the ESPN App exclusively to subscribers with an ESPN Unlimited plan. A replay of 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 and customer care guide.
Netflix subscribers in certain countries can also tune in live on Netflix. International fans can find more streaming information here.
Which WWE stars will be participating in Wrestlepalooza?
John Cena will face off against Brock Lesnar in the main event. Other matchups on the fight card include:
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Cena and Lesnar prepare for battle in epic Wrestlepalooza main event
Get hyped for Wrestlepalooza, the first WWE premium live event to air on ESPN, where John Cena will take on Brock Lesnar in a thrilling clash on September 20th.
How can fans access more WWE coverage from ESPN?
Fans can check out the WWE hub page for breaking news, schedules and other updates.
