ESPN to stream WWE major events including WrestleMania as part of new deal from 2026

WWE and ESPN have agreed to include WrestleMania and other major events in ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming service starting in 2026.

Updated on: Aug 6, 2025, 18:33:36 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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WWE and ESPN reached an agreement that will include WrestleMania in ESPN's new direct-to-consumer streaming service from 2026.

The agreement, which was revealed on Wednesday, covers two-night events like SummerSlam and WrestleMania in addition to other WWE premium live events like Money in the Bank, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble.

Hailing WWE, ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro issued a statement, saying: “WWE has an immense, devoted and passionate fanbase that we're excited to super-serve on our new ESPN DTC platform.”

“This agreement, which features the most-significant WWE events of the year, bolsters our unprecedented content portfolio and helps drive our streaming future.”

For all Premium Live Events, ESPN will also have the chance to broadcast WWE's pre- and post-event performances.

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Mark Shapiro issues statement

Mark Shapiro, president and chief operating officer of TKO, stated, “We are proud to reinforce the 'E' in ESPN at such an exciting juncture in its direct-to-consumer journey.”

According to him, the rich storytelling, amazing athletic achievements, and unforgettable cultural tentpole experiences that have come to define ESPN are all hallmarks of WWE Premium Live Events. “Through our UFC relationship, we have experienced firsthand how transformational an ESPN presence can be, and we know this will be an exceptional partnership at a time of great innovation for both companies.”

ESPN will continue to use the name of the linear network, ESPN, when it launches its streaming service on August 21 for $29.99 a month.

In addition to ESPN on ABC and a number of other streaming alternatives, the direct-to-consumer service will give customers access to all seven of ESPN's domestic linear networks.

In 2025, the WWE events were streamed on Peacock.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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