CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes Headline WWE SummerSlam 2026 Minneapolis Showdown

Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns clash for the World Heavyweight Championship as WWE's biggest weekend unfolds this August

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WWE SummerSlam 2026 arrives at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis this weekend with a card featuring CM Punk defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes in the main event Saturday night. According to Rolling Stone, the event streams without a traditional pay-per-view fee.

The Saturday lineup includes Brock Lesnar versus King of the Ring winner Oba Femi in a steel cage match. Sunday features Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns battling for the World Heavyweight Championship, along with Chad Gable versus Penta for the Intercontinental title.

In the U.S., Rolling Stone reports that SummerSlam 2026 streams exclusively on ESPN Unlimited at $29.99 monthly or $299.99 annually. DirecTV and Fubo TV bundle ESPN Unlimited into their trial packages, allowing access to the entire two-day event at no cost for new trial users. International fans can watch on Netflix.

WWE's shift to ESPN exclusivity reflects the wrestling industry's competition for streaming dominance and Disney/ESPN's investment in pro wrestling as a profit center. For Indian fans and global audiences, the Netflix international option has made premium wrestling accessible in markets where traditional pay-per-view pricing was prohibitive.

The show begins at 6 p.m. ET both nights, August 1-2.

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