ESPN Steals Premium WWE Events Including WrestleMania from Peacock

For years, wrestling fans have turned to Peacock for their WWE fix. But starting in 2026, you’ll have to use ESPN’s new streaming app to watch.

Today, ESPN announced their app will host all WWE premium live events. Some may air on ESPN’s linear channels as well. The new ESPN app launches August 21. It will cost $29.99 for “ESPN Unlimited.” Subscribers to that service will not have to pay extra for the WWE events – they will be included with the subscription cost.

This deal includes rights to WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, Money in the Bank, and more.

“WWE’s agreement with ESPN is a pivotal moment for our millions of fans across the United States: the leader in sports entertainment partnering with the biggest brand in sports media,” said WWE President Nick Khan. “Bringing WWE’s flagship events to ESPN’s platform is tremendously exciting. We know the sky is the limit.”

“WWE has an immense, devoted and passionate fanbase that we’re excited to super-serve on our new ESPN DTC platform,” said ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro. “This agreement, which features the most significant WWE events of the year, bolsters our unprecedented content portfolio and helps drive our streaming future.”