US EditionESPN Signs Deal to Be Able to Stream WrestleMania
UNITED STATES, AUG 6 – ESPN will pay $325 million annually for five years to stream all 10 WWE premium live events on its new direct-to-consumer platform starting in 2026.
- On August 6, 2025, WWE and ESPN announced a five-year deal to stream all WWE Premium Live Events exclusively on ESPN's new direct-to-consumer platform starting in 2026.
- The agreement follows WWE's prior streaming partnership with Peacock and reflects ESPN's goal to expand its audience by reaching younger and more diverse fans.
- The deal includes premier events such as WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Money in the Bank, with WrestleMania expanding to a two-day format in 2026.
- ESPN will invest approximately $325 million each year for a five-year agreement to secure the rights, nearly twice the annual amount Peacock previously paid at $180 million, with Chairman Jimmy Pitaro stating that the deal “strengthens our unmatched content lineup.”
- This partnership positions ESPN to strengthen its streaming future while WWE secures a prominent U.S. platform, with the deal set to expire in 2029 and opportunities for related WWE programming expected.
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