The WWE is coming to ESPN.

The Disney -controlled sports and entertainment business will pay an average of $325 million per year for five years of U.S. rights to the WWE's biggest live events, including WrestleMania, the Royal Rumble and SummerSlam, beginning in 2026, according to people familiar with the matter who declined to be naming speaking about the deal specifics. Spokespeople at WWE and ESPN declined to comment.

NBCUniversal's Peacock had previously paid $180 million per year over five years for the package, according to two people familiar with the matter.

All 10 of the WWE's premium live events each year will stream on ESPN's new $29.99 per month direct-to-consumer platform in the U.S. Select events will be simulcast on ESPN's linear networks.

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