WWE's annual summer spectacle, SummerSlam, is set to take place over two nights at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on August 1 and 2. This marks the first time the event will be held in Minneapolis and is the 39th iteration of the signature summer show.
Both nights of SummerSlam 2026 will begin at 6 p.m. ET. The event will not air on traditional television but will be exclusively streamed on the ESPN Unlimited platform. Subscriptions to ESPN Unlimited are available for $29.99 per month. Alternatively, it is included in various Disney+ Bundles, with options starting at $35.99 per month for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN with ads.
While ESPN Unlimited does not offer a direct free trial, it is accessible through DIRECTV's streaming plans, which include a five-day free trial for new users.
SummerSlam 2026 Night One Matches
The first night's card is headlined by CM Punk defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes. Other featured matches include Liv Morgan defending her Women's World Championship against Iyo Sky, a Hell in a Cell match between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar, and a bout between Gunther and Nick Aldis. A six-man tag team match will see LA Knight, Solo Sikoa, and Royce Keys face Jacob Fatu and The Usos, while The Bella Twins and Paige will compete against Fatal Influence in a six-woman tag team match.
SummerSlam 2026 Night Two Matches
Night two will see World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns defend his title against Seth Rollins in a highly anticipated rematch. An Interim WWE Women's Championship ladder match will feature Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, Tiffany Stratton, and one additional participant yet to be determined. The card also includes Penta defending his Men's Intercontinental Championship against Chad Gable, Trick Williams defending his Men's United States Championship against Baron Corbin, and Danhausen facing Dominik Mysterio. Additionally, an Undisputed WWE Championship No. 1 contender's match is scheduled between Finn Bálor and Sami Zayn.