WWE is making streaming history with Wrestlepalooza 2025, the company’s first-ever Premium Live Event to air on ESPN’s direct-to-consumer platform. The event will stream live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday, September 20, with the pre-show beginning at 5 p.m. ET and the main card starting at 7 p.m. ET. U.S. viewers will need the ESPN App and an active ESPN Unlimited subscription to watch live, while international fans can tune in on Netflix in select regions.
The ESPN Unlimited plan, which is required in the U.S. to stream WWE Premium Live Events like Wrestlepalooza, is $29.99 per month or $299.99 per year. Be aware, though, that while there is also a cheaper “Select” tier (formerly ESPN+) at $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year, it does not include live ESPN channels or WWE PLEs. Additionally, for a limited time there’s a bundle deal that combines ESPN Unlimited with ad‑supported Disney+ and Hulu at $29.99/month for the first 12 months. After that period, the bundle price increases.
For some WWE fans who have ESPN with their linear service, you will have to pay for ESPN Unlimited to get access to Wrestlepalooza if you want to watch. As the rollout for the service continues, more providers will have sign-in authentication by the end of the year. Subscribers to Sling TV, YouTube TV, and other cable and satellite providers must purchase ESPN Unlimited to stream the event.
More than just a new streaming deal, Wrestlepalooza kicks off a new chapter for WWE’s partnership with ESPN, which will soon include WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and more. Here’s a full preview of the stacked match card, including long-running feuds, surprise returns, and championship drama.
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre
This one’s personal. WWE’s resident meta-troll Drew McIntyre took Cody Rhodes out with a vicious Claymore Kick weeks ago, smashing the champion’s head through an announce table. Rhodes returned on the September 12 edition of SmackDown to exact revenge, interrupting McIntyre mid-attack on Randy Orton and issuing a challenge for Wrestlepalooza. With the title on the line, expect a brutal, high-stakes showdown between two of WWE’s top stars.
John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar
The scowl is gone and the hustle, loyalty, and respect is back. Unfortunately for the Last Real Champion, the Beast is also back. In what could be their final clash, John Cena will go head-to-head with Brock Lesnar. The former UFC Champion ambushed Cena at SummerSlam and then again during a United States Championship match on SmackDown, hitting F5s on both Cena and Sami Zayn. Cena, on the verge of retirement, wants one more win against a man who has bested him four out of six times. Will the Greatest of All Time get the last word and send Brock back into exile?
CM Punk & AJ Lee vs. Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch
It’s crazy clothes couple against the Pipe Bomb duo. This heated rivalry has spilled far beyond the ring. Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract to steal the World Heavyweight Championship from CM Punk at SummerSlam. Then, at Clash in Paris, Rollins retained the title with a little help from Becky Lynch who is perhaps the greatest female wrestler of all time…and it’s not just her saying it. Lynch bombed her own pipe by delivering a low blow to Punk. The Second City Saint refused to retaliate against Lynch, but his wife, AJ Lee, made a stunning return to WWE after a decade, attacked Lynch, and challenged the couple to a mixed tag match. This isn’t just about gold. It’s about payback.
IYO SKY vs. Stephanie Vaquer For The Vacant Women’s World Championship
After Naomi vacated the Women’s World Title due to pregnancy, Raw GM Adam Pearce announced a match between the two top contenders to crown a new champion. Riding an unprecedented wave of newcomer momentum, Stephanie Vaquer earned her spot by winning the Evolution Battle Royal, while IYO SKY was already scheduled to challenge Naomi before the title was vacated. Now they’ll meet at Wrestlepalooza with everything on the line.
The Usos vs. Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker
Flanked by Paul Heyman, the BronBrons have appeared unstoppable. Chaos has reigned since Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker began serving as enforcers for Seth Rollins, even injuring Roman Reigns in the process. When they ambushed Jey Uso and LA Knight in tag team action, Jimmy Uso returned to reunite with his brother. The legendary tag team quickly petitioned Raw GM Adam Pearce for a match, and now The Usos are back to take on The Vision’s muscle in a high-impact tag team battle. Although Knight is still steaming over past issues with Jey and viewers are wondering if he might make himself a factor in this one. Yeah? Yeah.
Event Schedule
Wrestlepalooza festivities begin a day early with a special on Friday, September 19, at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2. On event day, ESPN Unlimited will host a full afternoon of programming, starting with “Road to Wrestlepalooza” from 3 to 5 p.m. ET, followed by the pre-show at 5 p.m. ET and the main card at 7 p.m. ET. Post-show coverage will air immediately after the event concludes, and a replay will be available on demand.
How To Watch Wrestlepalooza
In the United States, Wrestlepalooza will stream exclusively on the ESPN App. Fans must have an active ESPN Unlimited subscription, which is required to access all WWE Premium Live Events going forward. The ESPN App is available on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and most major streaming devices.
If you already have a cable or satellite package that includes ESPN, you can also log in through the ESPN App and activate your account to watch.
International viewers can stream the event live on Netflix, depending on regional availability. Specific times and access will vary by country, so fans outside the U.S. are encouraged to check the official event page for details.