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The road to WWE SummerSlam leads to Minnesota. The company’s epic two-night summer spectacle has wrestling fans, celebrities and musicians flocking to witness a jam-packed wrestling cards and the resolution of shocking storylines.
The lineups for SummerSlam are split between two nights. For night one, there are six matches, headlined with Liv Morgan defending her Women’s World Championship title against Iyo Sky. And for night two, there’s six matches scheduled Roman Reigns defending his World Heavyweight Championship title belt against Seth Rollins.
When and Where Is WWE SummerSlam 2026?
SummerSlam kicks off on Saturday (Aug. 1) and Sunday (Aug. 2), beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT each night. The two-night event takes place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Who’s Performing During WWE SummerSlam 2026?
While there’s no word on who will perform for night one, Grammy Award-winner Darius Rucker, who is a longtime WWE fan, is set to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” to open SummerSlam on night two.
How to Watch WWE SummerSlam 2026 Online?
For 2026, both nights of SummerSlam are available to watch on ESPN+ via ESPN Unlimited. It’s not a pay-per-view event, but rather you’d need access to ESPN Unlimited to watch all of the WWE action. Although the sports streaming service doesn’t have a free trial to watch SummerSlam for free, you can sign up for a five-day free trial to DirecTV, which comes with access to ESPN Unlimited.
DirecTV
DirecTV
Comes with a five-day free trial.
A subscription to DirecTV gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels at $59.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward). In fact, the “Entertainment” package comes with access to ESPN Unlimited to watch SummerSlam, as well as Disney+ and Hulu at no extra cost. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks, such as NBC, CBS and FOX, while you can watch many cable networks too, including FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, Cartoon Network, ESPN, FS1, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, Lifetime, CNBC, BET, MTV, Paramount Network and many others.
ESPN
ESPN Unlimited
Comes with all things ESPN.
ESPN Unlimited is the official streaming platform for ESPN+ for SummerSlam. A subscription includes instant access for $29.99 per month. However, you can save almost 17% off by purchasing an annual subscription for $299.99 per year. It features every ESPN network, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra — all in one streaming service.
In addition to live sports, ESPN Unlimited has original programming to stream on demand. While the service doesn’t offer a free trial, you can still watch ESPN Unlimited with a clever workaround to watch online for free. Learn more about how to get a free trial to access ESPN Unlimited here.
What’s the Match Card for WWE SummerSlam 2026?
Over two nights, there are 12 matches (six matches each night) for SummerSlam. The main event for night one is Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky, while the main event for night two is Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins.
Night 1 Match Card (Saturday, Aug. 1, 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT):
- Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan (champion) vs. Iyo Sky
- Hell in a Cell: Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi
- Undisputed WWE Championship: CM Punk (champion) vs. Cody Rhodes
- Six-Man Tag Team: LA Knight, Royce Keys, and Solo Sikoa vs. The Bloodline
- Gunther vs. Nick Aldis
- Six-Woman Tag Team: The Bella Twins and Paige vs. Fatal Influence
Night 2 Match Card (Sunday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT):
- World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (champion) vs. Seth Rollins
- WWE Intercontinental Championship: Penta (champion) vs. Chad Gable
- Interim WWE Women’s Championship (Ladder Match): Charlotte Flair vs. Chelsea Green vs. Jade Cargill vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Giulia (or Lash Legend)
- Danhausen vs. Dominik Mysterio
- Finn Bálor vs. Sami Zayn
- WWE United States Championship: Trick Williams (champion) vs. Baron Corbin
