Countdown to WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 1 Live
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Get the latest breaking updates, detailed rivalry breakdowns from expert analysis, and much more leading into Night 1 (Saturday) of WWE SummerSlam 2026, as the action takes over at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Two world title showdowns are set for Night 1 of SummerSlam
The 39th edition will air across two nights on August 1 and August 2, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. First up is Night 1, which will start right after the countdown show.
CM Punk defends the Undisputed WWE title against Cody Rhodes, while Liv Morgan puts the Women’s World title on the line against the winner of the 2026 Queen of the Ring tournament, Iyo Sky.
The rivalry between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi also reaches its conclusion inside Hell in a Cell as both look to secure a win in the rubber match, and as noted, SmackDown GM Nick Aldis steps into the ring for his in-ring debut against Gunther.
The two tag team matches will see LA Knight team up with Solo Sikoa and Royce Keys to take on The Bloodline, which consists of Jacob Fatu and The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso).
The six-woman tag team match will see Paige and the Bella Twins (Brie & Nikki Bella) take on Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid).
When and where will SummerSlam 2026 take place?
The 39th edition will air as a two-night spectacle on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Where can fans tune in to catch the action live?
Fans can catch all the action from 6 PM ET/3 PM PT (or 3:30 AM IST on Sunday, August 2, and Monday, August 3, respectively) on Netflix internationally (excluding select markets) and on the ESPN App in the United States.
What matches will take place on Night 1 of SummerSlam?
• CM Punk (c) vs Cody Rhodes – Undisputed WWE title match• Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi – Hell in a Cell match• Liv Morgan (c) vs Iyo Sky – WWE Women’s World title match• Nick Aldis vs Gunther• Paige & The Bella Twins (Brie Bella & Nikki Bella) vs Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne & Lainey Reid) – Six-woman tag team match• LA Knight, Royce Keys & Solo Sikoa vs The Usos (Jimmy Uso & Jey Uso) & Jacob Fatu – Six-man tag team match
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