WWE’s highly anticipated 39th annual SummerSlam kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, bringing fans a massive two-night championship spectacle. Because the promotion continues to expand its premier summer event across multiple days, the entire weekend is packed with highly anticipated, high-stakes matchups.
Saturday’s card features two massive headline attractions. CM Punk will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes in a highly anticipated clash, while King of the Ring winner Oba Femi takes on Brock Lesnar for the third time. This brutal trilogy match will take place inside the unforgiving Hell in a Cell structure. Notably, Lesnar has never lost a Hell in a Cell match, meaning Femi faces an uphill battle to secure a victory.
Sunday’s lineup promises just as much drama, with two standout matches drawing major attention. Penta is set to defend his Men’s Intercontinental Championship against Chad Gable, while Roman Reigns puts his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against long-time rival Seth Rollins.
Meanwhile, the women’s division faces a shakeup as WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley is sidelined with a meniscus tear, preventing her from defending her title. In her absence, Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, Tiffany Stratton, and a fifth, yet-to-be-announced competitor will battle in a high-stakes ladder match to crown an interim champion.
This is only a fraction of what WWE has in store for the weekend. Below is everything you need to know to watch WWE SummerSlam 2026 in the US, internationally, and in theaters.
WWE SummerSlam 2026: Dates, Start Time, and Full Match Card
WWE SummerSlam 2026 will stream live on the ESPN app (available to Unlimited plan subscribers) starting Saturday and Sunday at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT).
The complete two-night match card is detailed below:
Night 1 Match Card (Saturday, Aug. 1)
- Main event: CM Punk (champion) vs. Cody Rhodes (Undisputed WWE Championship match)
- Liv Morgan (champion) vs. Iyo Sky (Women’s World Championship match)
- Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar (Hell in a Cell match)
- Gunther vs. Nick Aldis
- LA Knight, Solo Sikoa and Royce Keys vs. Jacob Fatu and The Usos (six-man tag team match)
- The Bella Twins and Paige vs. Fatal Influence (six-woman tag team match)
Night 2 Match Card (Sunday, Aug. 2)
- Main event: Roman Reigns (champion) vs. Seth Rollins (World Heavyweight Championship)
- Jade Cargill vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Chelsea Green vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. TBD (Interim WWE women’s championship ladder match)
- Penta (champion) vs. Chad Gable (Men’s Intercontinental Championship match)
- Trick Williams (champion) vs. Baron Corbin (Men’s United States Championship match)
- Danhausen vs. Dominik Mysterio
- Finn Bálor vs. Sami Zayn (Undisputed WWE Championship No. 1 contender’s match)
How to Watch WWE SummerSlam 2026 in the US
Wrestling fans in the US can stream the entire SummerSlam event exclusively via the ESPN app. An ESPN Unlimited plan subscription is available for $30 per month or $300 per year.
How to Stream WWE SummerSlam 2026 Internationally
International WWE fans living outside of the United States can stream both nights of SummerSlam 2026 live on Netflix.
How to Watch WWE SummerSlam 2026 in Movie Theaters
Fans looking for a big-screen experience can watch SummerSlam 2026 in select theaters across the United States, courtesy of a partnership between WWE and Fandango. Both Regal and AMC Cinemas will broadcast the two-night event on select screens.
Tickets are officially on sale. Fans can purchase general admission tickets or opt for the SummerSlam bundle for $65, which includes admission for both nights and an exclusive SummerSlam T-shirt. Additionally, kids get in free with the purchase of a full-price adult ticket when using the Fandango promo code WWESUMMERSLAM, while supplies last.
To check participating Regal and AMC Cinema locations in your area, search by location or ZIP code on Fandango’s official website.