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WWE has officially come to ESPN.
The sports entertainment company is making a major change for how viewers can watch its premium live events. Gone is Peacock and in is ESPN's new streaming service.
And the first PLE on the new ESPN app is Wrestlepalooza, which is set for Saturday, Sept. 20, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The streaming change to PLEs comes after WWE moved its flagship show, "Monday Night Raw," off the USA Network on cable to Netflix streaming service.
Wrestlepalooza's match card will be headlined by a real-life husband-wife matchup. AJ Lee, who is returning after 10 years away from WWE, joining forces with husband CM Punk, to take on rivals Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch.
And fans in Indianapolis will get to say goodbye to John Cena as his farewell tour enters its final stages. The 17-time world champion is opening the PLE against longtime foe Brock Lesnar, who is also making his return to the ring after two years away from WWE. WWE Undisputed champion Cody Rhodes also puts his title on the line against Drew McIntryre.
Here's what to know about Wrestlepalooza:
Wrestlepalooza begins at 6 p.m. Central time.
Wrestlepalooza can be seen on ESPN's new unlimited app in the United States and on Netflix everywhere else.
The new ESPN unlimited app is starting at $29.99/month.
For a limited time offer, viewers can package Disney+, Hulu and ESPN unlimited for $29.99/month for 12 months.
Watch Wrestlepalooza on ESPN app
No, there is not a free trial for ESPN's unlimited app, the location for WWE's premium live events.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home to the Indiana Pacers of the NBA and the WNBA's Fever, in Indianapolis is hosting Wrestlepalooza.
This is the second major WWE event that Indianapolis is hosting in 2025. The Royal Rumble on Feb. 1 was held at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts.
No, Peacock is no longer the home to WWE premium live events.
The ESPN direct to consumer app is the new destination for WWE PLEs, starting with Wrestlepalooza.
No, Wrestlepalooza is not included for those who get ESPN through YouTube TV.
Following Wrestlepalooza, here is the remainder PPV schedule for 2025:
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025: Date and time, matches, ESPN app, schedule
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The sports entertainment company is making a major change for how viewers can watch its premium live events. Gone is Peacock and in is ESPN's new streaming service.
And the first PLE on the new ESPN app is Wrestlepalooza, which is set for Saturday, Sept. 20, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The streaming change to PLEs comes after WWE moved its flagship show, "Monday Night Raw," off the USA Network on cable to Netflix streaming service.
Wrestlepalooza's match card will be headlined by a real-life husband-wife matchup. AJ Lee, who is returning after 10 years away from WWE, joining forces with husband CM Punk, to take on rivals Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch.
And fans in Indianapolis will get to say goodbye to John Cena as his farewell tour enters its final stages. The 17-time world champion is opening the PLE against longtime foe Brock Lesnar, who is also making his return to the ring after two years away from WWE. WWE Undisputed champion Cody Rhodes also puts his title on the line against Drew McIntryre.
Here's what to know about Wrestlepalooza:
When does Wrestlepalooza start?
Wrestlepalooza begins at 6 p.m. Central time.
Where to watch Wrestlepalooza 2025
Wrestlepalooza can be seen on ESPN's new unlimited app in the United States and on Netflix everywhere else.
ESPN app cost: How much is ESPN unlimited?
The new ESPN unlimited app is starting at $29.99/month.
For a limited time offer, viewers can package Disney+, Hulu and ESPN unlimited for $29.99/month for 12 months.
Watch Wrestlepalooza on ESPN app
Is there an free trial for ESPN unlimited?
No, there is not a free trial for ESPN's unlimited app, the location for WWE's premium live events.
WWE Wrestlepalooza card: Wrestlepalooza matches
- CM Punk and AJ Lee vs. Seth Rollins (WWE World Heavyweight Champion) and Becky Lynch (WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion) in a mixed tag team match
- John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar
- Cody Rhodes (champion) vs. Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship
- The Usos vs Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker
- IYO SKY vs. Stephanie Vaquer for the vacant Women’s World Championship
Wrestlepalooza location
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home to the Indiana Pacers of the NBA and the WNBA's Fever, in Indianapolis is hosting Wrestlepalooza.
This is the second major WWE event that Indianapolis is hosting in 2025. The Royal Rumble on Feb. 1 was held at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts.
Can I watch Wrestlepalooza on Peacock?
No, Peacock is no longer the home to WWE premium live events.
The ESPN direct to consumer app is the new destination for WWE PLEs, starting with Wrestlepalooza.
Can I watch Wrestlepalooza on Youtube?
No, Wrestlepalooza is not included for those who get ESPN through YouTube TV.
WWE pay per view schedule 2025
Following Wrestlepalooza, here is the remainder PPV schedule for 2025:
- Crown Jewel: - Oct. 11, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLI: Nov. 1, Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Survivor Series: WarGames: Nov. 29, Petco Park, San Diego, California
- WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII: Dec. 13, Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025: Date and time, matches, ESPN app, schedule
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