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What time does WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 1 start? US, UK, India & more

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Many fans around the world may not know the event’s start time, since it varies by their time zones.

WWE SummerSlam 2026 Timings (Night 1)

The first night of SummerSlam will start as follows:

  • Minneapolis local time: 5 PM (Saturday)
  • USA: 6 PM ET/ 3 PM PT (Saturday)
  • India: 3:30 AM (Sunday)
  • Canada: 6 PM ET/ and 3 PM PT (Saturday)
  • UK: 11 PM (Saturday)
  • Australia: 8 AM AEST (Sunday)
  • Saudi Arabia: 1:00 AM (Sunday)

Where to watch SummerSlam Night 1?

In the United States, the Biggest Party of the Summer is set to stream live on ESPN.

However, internationally, excluding select markets, the premium live event will be broadcast live on Netflix, which requires an active subscription to watch.

What to expect from the first night of the upcoming PLE

The match of SummerSlam Night 1 includes:

  1. Liv Morgan (c) vs. IYO Sky for the Women’s World Championship
  2. Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell match
  3. LA Knight, Solo Sikoa and Royce Keys vs. The Bloodline
  4. Gunther vs. Nick Aldis
  5. The Bella Twins & Paige vs. The Fatal Influence
  6. CM Punk (c) vs. Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE title

One of the biggest twists fans can expect from Night 1 of SummerSlam is Cody Rhodes’ potential heel turn. WWE has been teasing the American Nightmare’s character change for quite some time.

SummerSlam 2026 could finally be the stage where the TKO-led promotion pulls the trigger and transforms Rhodes into a villainous star.

Additionally, Oba Femi is expected to defeat Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell. The chances of that outcome appear even higher after Triple H revealed that Lesnar has been working backstage as a mentor to The Ruler. Considering this, the former NXT Champion is likely to end this trilogy with a gigantic victory.

Moreover, Nick Aldis is set to make his in-ring WWE debut. Despite this, things may not go the way he expects, as Gunther is favored to defeat him. The Ring General has already lost considerable momentum, and WWE may prefer to restore his credibility by giving him a major win over the former SmackDown General Manager.

The rest remains to be seen as the storylines unfold when SummerSlam takes place on August 1, 2026.