ESPN is getting into the wrestling business.

The cable network announced Aug. 6 that its platforms, including a new direct-to-consumer streaming service, will serve as the domestic home for all of WWE’s premium live events, or PLEs, beginning in 2026.

The programming includes WWE’s marquee event, WrestleMania, as well as other live tentpole PLEs like SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series and Money in the Bank. WWE will continue to produce the PLEs.

The direct-to-consumer service will stream all WWE PLEs. Select events will be simulcast on ESPN linear platforms.

ESPN’s acquisition of WWE’s PLEs appears to be a natural fit.

“WWE has an immense, devoted and passionate fanbase that we’re excited to super-serve on our new ESPN DTC platform,” ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a state

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