With WWE SummerSlam 2025 weekend done, fans now shift their focus toward Royal Rumble coming up at the onset of 2026.

With Royal Rumble 2026 approaching, speculation is rife about who will emerge victorious. Several superstars, including past winners and rising stars, are potential contenders for the coveted win and a shot at the WrestleMania 42 main event.

A new five-year deal brings WWE's PLEs (WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and more) to ESPN's soon-to-launch streaming service beginning in 2026.

Royal Rumble, SummerSlam and more from the WWE will come with a subscription to ESPN's new streaming platform.

WWE premium live events, including WrestleMania, will air on ESPN’s new paid direct-to-consumer streaming service beginning next year.

This deal not only doubles WWE’s previous $900 million, five-year agreement with Peacock, it’s a bold bet by ESPN on the enduring power of wrestling fandom. ESPN’s standalone streaming service, launching August 21 price set at $29.