WWE Comes to ESPN: A New Home for WrestleMania and More
Starting in 2026, wrestling fans will be able to enjoy WrestleMania and other premium WWE events through ESPN’s new streaming service. This strategic agreement promises an unparalleled experience for WWE fans in the United States. The recently announced agreement covers two-night events such as WrestleMania and SummerSlam, as well as other WWE live events, including Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, and Money in the Bank. WWE will be in charge of producing these events for ESPN platforms, which will become their exclusive home in the United States.This agreement also includes the possibility of ESPN broadcasting the pre- and post-show programs for WWE premium live events.WWE has an immense, devoted, and passionate fanbase that we are excited to serve on our new ESPN DTC platform. This agreement, which features WWE’s most important events of the year, reinforces our unprecedented content portfolio and drives our streaming future.
Jimmy Pitaro, President of ESPN
ESPN’s streaming service will launch on August 21st with a monthly price of $29.99 and will keep the name of the linear network: ESPN. The direct-to-consumer service will allow users to access ESPN’s seven national linear channels, as well as ESPN on ABC and various other streaming options. Previously, WWE events were broadcast on Peacock in 2025.We are proud to reinforce the “E” in ESPN at such an exciting juncture in its direct-to-consumer journey. WWE’s premium live events are renowned for the exact kind of rich storytelling, incredible feats of athleticism, and must-see cultural experiences that have become synonymous with ESPN.
Mark Shapiro, President and COO of TKO
