ESPN Secures Exclusive Rights for WWE Premium Live Events
ESPN has announced a landmark five-year agreement with WWE to stream all premium live events, including the highly anticipated WrestleMania and SummerSlam, starting in 2026. This deal, valued at $1.6 billion, makes ESPN the exclusive U.S. domestic home for WWE events on its platforms. The collaboration marks a significant shift in sports entertainment, as WWE transitions its streaming services to the Disney-owned ESPN, which will also debut a new streaming service this August. With this partnership, fans can expect major WWE events to be accessible exclusively through ESPN’s offerings beginning next year.
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