Overview

• All U.S. WWE Premium Live Events will stream exclusively on ESPN’s direct-to-consumer platform from 2026 with no additional pay-per-view charges
• ESPN’s standalone streaming service launches August 21 at $29.99 per month and bundles live WWE events with its linear networks and ESPN+ content
• TKO Group relinquished Peacock’s U.S. rights while retaining international WWE distribution on Netflix and shed obligations for 250 hours of originals, five annual documentaries and archive management
• TKO COO Mark Shapiro said the inaugural WWE event on ESPN must match Super Bowl-level production to capitalize on the network’s marquee sports presentation
• WWE opted for ESPN’s brand exposure and audience profile over higher competing bids to prioritize long-term visibility and subscription-driven revenue growth