WWE Summerslam is this weekend: Here's everything you need to know
This is also the first time Irish viewers will be able to catch all the action live on Netflix, and with Irish superstars Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria on the card, there's every reason to stay up late to catch it.
Here's everything you need to know about this wrestling extravaganza:
What is SummerSlam?
WWE's annual blockbuster event SummerSlam is the second biggest event in the WWE calendar behind WrestleMania. Dubbed 'The Biggest Party of The Summer', this year marks the first ever two-night SummerSlam, set to unfold at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey - a 100,000 seat venue with millions watching from around the world.
How many nights is SummerSlam?
Since its inception in 1988, SummerSlam has been a one-night spectacle, but in 2025, history will be made. For the first time ever, SummerSlam will be a two-night event, kicking off a new chapter that will continue into 2026 and beyond.
How do I watch SummerSlam in the UK and Ireland?
This will be the first time ever that UK & Ireland viewers will be able to stream WWE's SummerSlam on Netflix, live from 11:00pm BST on Saturday, August 2 and 11:00pm BST on Sunday, August 3. Previously, Premium Live Events (PLE) have only been available as pay-per-view, but now Netflix subscribers in the UK and Ireland can watch every PLE as a part of their monthly subscription.
What is the full matchcard for SummerSlam?
The highly anticipated rematch is finally here. John Cena and Cody Rhodes will battle it out AGAIN for The Undisputed WWE Championship in the Main Event. After successfully surviving challenges from Randy Orton at Backlash and CM Punk at Night of Champions earlier this year, Cena now faces Cody 'The American Nightmare' Rhodes, who is back with vengeance and will be determined to reclaim The Undisputed WWE Championship that he lost at WrestleMania 41.
Other matches you don't want to miss are:
Women's World Champion: Naomi vs. IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley (Triple Threat Match)
WWE Heavyweight Champion Match: Gunther vs. CM Punk
WWE Women's Championship: Jade Cargill vs. Tiffany Stratton
Women's Intercontinental Champion: Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria
Becky Lynch became Women's Intercontinental Champion at Money In The Bank and successfully retained the title at Evolution. Lyra Valkyria earned the right to challenge by defeating Bayley on Raw, setting up a high-stakes battle between the two Irish Superstars at SummerSlam.
Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntrye & Logan Paul
Tag Team Match for Women's Tag Team Championship: Judgement Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perex) vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss
Steel Cage Match for WWE United States Championship: Solo Sikoa vs. Jacob Fatu
Intercontinental Title Match: Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ Styles
Roman Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed (& Paul Heyman)
WWE Tag Team Title Six-Pack TLC Match
Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross
UK & Ireland viewers can access previous SummerSlams and other past Premium Live Events on Netflix at no extra cost. As a part of your Netflix subscription, users have access to all live PLEs, Raw, SmackDown, NXT and WWE Archives.
If you wanted to binge watch all 37 previous SummerSlams, it would take you 4 days 15 hours and 6 minutes!
WWE is coming to the UK and Ireland in August.
The Road to Clash in Paris is the next tour in the build up to Clash in Paris in August. Exhibitions will take place across Liverpool, Cardiff, Leeds, Newcastle and Manchester and, for the first time ever, SmackDown will be live in Dublin.
Here's the full line-up of live shows: 22nd August - Road to Clash in Paris - Friday Night SmackDown, 3Arena, Dublin
23rd August - Road to Clash in Paris - M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
24th August - Road to Clash in Paris - Utilita Arena, Newcastle
25th August - Road to Clash in Paris - Monday Night Raw, BP Pulse Live, Birmingham
26th August - Road to Clash in Paris - AO Arena, Manchester
27th August - Road to Clash in Paris - First Direct Arena, Leeds
28th August - Road to Clash in Paris - Utilita Arena, Cardiff
31st August - Clash in Paris - París La Défense Arena
Tickets are now on sale and UK and Ireland fans can purchase tickets their tickets here.
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