The first SummerSlam was held in 1988 and quickly became the second biggest event on WWE’s calendar behind WrestleMania.
Many wrestling fans often refer to it as one of the Big Five, alongside WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank, and Survivor Series.
If you’re one of the many fans who wait all year for the event, you will be happy to know it will return to TV screens this August, providing eight exciting matches, including a celebrity special with Jelly Roll and Logan Paul.
Keep reading to learn more about WWE SummerSlam 2025, including its dates, times, venue, host, confirmed matches, and broadcast details.
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When is WWE SummerSlam 2025?
WWE SummerSlam is scheduled to start on Saturday, August 2, 2025, and will conclude on Sunday, August 3, 2025. It is the first SummerSlam to be held over two nights.
What Time Will It Start?
The event will start at 7 pm/4 pm (ET/PT) on both nights. You will not want to miss it!
Where Will It Be Held?
Wrestling fans will cheer on their favorite WWE superstars at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the United States. It is the third WWE event to take place at the venue, as it previously hosted WrestleMania 29 and WrestleMania 35.
Who Will Host WWE SummerSlam 2025?
Grammy Award-winning rapper Cardi B will host WWE SummerSlam 2025.
What Are the Confirmed Matches?
The following matches have been confirmed for WWE SummerSlam 2025:
- John Cena vs Cody Rhodes – an undisputed WWE Championship match (Street Match)
- Gunter vs CM Punk – a World Heavyweight Championship match
- Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill – a WWE Women’s Championship match
- Naomi vs Rhea Ripley vs IYO Sky – Women’s World Championship (Triple Threat) match
- Becky Lynch vs Lyra Valkyria – a Women’s Intercontinental Championship match (Last Chance)
- Dominik Mysterio vs AJ Styles – an Intercontinental Championship match
- Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez vs Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss – a WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match (Judgement Day_
- Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul – a celebrity-involvement tag team match
Will It Be John Cena’s Last SummerSlam?
Yes. Unfortunately for wrestling fans worldwide, the WWE SummerSlam 2025 will be the last of John Cena’s professional career, as he plans to retire from the WWE at the end of 2025.
What Other SummerSlam Events Will Take Place?
In addition to providing two nights of exciting wrestling matches, various events will take place during the SummerSlam weekend.
For instance, stand-up comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is expected to host the comedy event WWE Late Night at the Bergen Performing Arts Center after the Saturday SummerSlam event.
Where Can I Watch WWE SummerSlam 2025?
You can watch WWE SummerSlam 2025 exclusively on Peacock in the United States, but you’ll need a premium subscription to live stream it. Also, select Regal Cinemas across the country will broadcast the event this year, but you’ll need to buy tickets quickly to avoid disappointment.
If you live outside the US, you can watch the much-loved wrestling event on Netflix for the first time in its history. Again, you’ll need a Netflix subscription to watch it.
If you don’t have a Netflix subscription, it will be available on traditional Pay-Per-View.
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