This August 2–3, WWE makes history with the first-ever two‑night SummerSlam, held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, following WrestleMania’s lead by expanding its biggest summer show for more blockbuster matches and superstar moments.
Both nights start with a preshow at 3:00 PM ET, followed by the main card kicking off at 6:00 PM ET (~3:00 PM PT) for fans in the U.S. In the U.S., the event airs exclusively on Peacock, while international viewers stream it on Netflix with no extra pay‑per‑view fee.
Featuring talent from both Raw and SmackDown, and hosted by pop icon Cardi B, SummerSlam 2025 promises two jam‑packed nights of championship clashes, debut moments, and storytelling payoffs.
WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 1 – Saturday, August 2
Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Start time: 6:00 PM ET
Match Order:
Roman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed – a hard‑hitting opener with top legacy and emerging talent (with Paul Heyman alongside Breakker/Reed).
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair – Flair brings the Royality factor to the tag titles.
Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross – a gritty grudge match rooted in weeks of psychological warfare.
WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill – Queen of the Ring Cargill challenges Stratton for dominance.
Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul – Jelly Roll makes his WWE debut alongside Orton in a celebrity‑tinged tag bout.
World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther (c) vs. CM Punk – Punk earned the title shot after winning a gauntlet match on Raw.
WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 1 Details
Roman Reigns returns to live PPV action after WrestleMania 41, pairing with Uso against the new threat Breakker & Reed.
Punk vs. Gunther headlines a championship match full of redemption narratives—Gunther defends, Punk chases gold.
Randy Orton breaks the record, marking his 17th SummerSlam match, surpassing the Undertaker’s 16‑match legacy — fitting for a night of major moments.
WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 2 – Sunday, August 3
Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Start time: 6:00 PM ET
Undisputed WWE Championship – Street Fight
John Cena (c) vs. Cody Rhodes
This WrestleMania 41 rematch headlines Night 2. Rhodes, fresh off his King of the Ring victory, challenged Cena to a street fight for maximum chaos. Cena already defeated Punk at Night of Champions, but Rhodes aims to finish his long journey to the top.
Women’s World Championship – Triple Threat
Naomi (c) vs. Iyo Sky vs. Rhea Ripley
Naomi cashed in her Money in the Bank contract during the Sky–Ripley showdown at Evolution, shocking fans and winning the title. The next night, GM Adam Pearce booked this blockbuster triple threat to “let these three make magic.”
Women’s Intercontinental Championship
Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria
After Lynch survived a triple threat against Bayley and Valkyria at Evolution, Valkyria beat Bayley in a two‑out‑of‑three falls match to earn this title shot — a match months in the making.
United States Championship – Steel Cage Match
Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
Sikoa tried to frame Fatu in a car‑crash angle, but when the truth surfaced, Pearce booked this cage match to settle the bitter feud. Expect outside interference from Sikoa’s new crew.
Intercontinental Championship
Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. AJ Styles
After hiding behind a doctor’s note, Mysterio is finally cleared to defend his title. Styles, frustrated for months, gets his long‑awaited shot at SummerSlam.
WWE Tag Team Championship – TLC Match
Wyatt Sicks (c) vs. DIY vs. Street Profits vs. Fraxiom vs. Motor City Machine Guns vs. Andrade & Rey Fenix
This chaotic six‑team TLC bout promises high spots and major risks. The Wyatts’ dominance faces its biggest challenge yet as teams from Raw, SmackDown, and even surprise free agents collide for the gold.
WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 2 Storylines
Cena vs. Rhodes is the ultimate passing‑of‑the‑torch moment if Rhodes finally defeats Cena in a brutal street fight.
Naomi’s surprise cash‑in at Evolution added unpredictable stakes to the women’s division.
The TLC match showcases WWE’s growing tag team scene, from DIY to international standouts like Andrade & Rey Fenix.
Big titles are on the line, giving fans a proper two‑night grand finale.
How to Watch SummerSlam 2025
Streaming (U.S.): Peacock (with Premium or Premium Plus subscription).
Streaming (International): Netflix at no extra PPV fee.
Start Time: Both nights start at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT. Preshow begins at 3:00 PM ET.
FAQs
WWE SummerSlam 2025 takes place on Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The main card starts at 6:00 PM ET on both nights, with the preshow beginning at 3:00 PM ET.
Fans in the U.S. can stream SummerSlam 2025 live on Peacock, while international viewers can watch on Netflix at no extra PPV fee.
Night 1 features Gunther vs CM Punk for the World Heavyweight title, while Night 2 is headlined by John Cena (c) vs Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Major championships on the line include:
Undisputed WWE Championship – Cena vs Rhodes
World Heavyweight Championship – Gunther vs Punk
Women’s World Championship – Naomi vs Iyo Sky vs Rhea Ripley
WWE Women’s Championship – Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill
US Title, IC Title, Women’s IC Title, Tag Titles, and Women’s Tag Titles.
Yes, for the first time ever, SummerSlam is a two‑night event, similar to WrestleMania.