WWE Arrives on ESPN’s Streaming Platform in 2026!
A strategic agreement between World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and ESPN will mark a milestone in the history of sports entertainment. Starting in 2026, WWE’s most emblematic events, including WrestleMania and SummerSlam, will be broadcast exclusively through ESPN’s new streaming platform. This recently announced agreement covers a wide range of WWE live events, including Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, and Money in the Bank. WWE will handle the production of these events for ESPN platforms, solidifying ESPN as the exclusive home of WWE in the United States.“WWE has an immense, devoted, and passionate fanbase that we are excited to serve on our new ESPN streaming platform,” said Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN President. “This agreement, which includes WWE’s most important events of the year, strengthens our unprecedented content portfolio and drives our streaming future.”
Jimmy Pitaro, President of ESPN
The launch of ESPN’s streaming platform is scheduled for August 21st, with a monthly price of $29.99. This platform will offer access to ESPN’s seven national linear channels, as well as ESPN on ABC and other streaming options. WWE events were previously broadcast on Peacock in 2025.“We are proud to reinforce the ‘E’ in ESPN at such an exciting time in its streaming journey,” declared Mark Shapiro, President and COO of TKO. “WWE’s premium live events are recognized for the exact type of rich storytelling, incredible athletic feats, and must-see cultural experiences that have become synonymous with ESPN. Through our relationship with UFC, we have experienced firsthand how transformative ESPN’s presence can be, and we know this will be an exceptional partnership at a time of great innovation for both companies.”
Mark Shapiro, President and COO of TKO
