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WWE Summer Slam 2025 Kickoff Show: Date, Timing, Venue, How to Watch and More

Cody Rhodes (Image Source: Getty) WWE SummerSlam 2025 is the 38th annual event, which is not only a normal wrestling card, but also a two-night run of their top stars. We expect the show's official Kickoff pre‑show to begin on Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, shortly after midnight, giving fans one last chance to listen to the Superstars before the whole thing goes down on Friday night, August 1. Held for the first time as a two-night attraction, the weekend spectacle is set to happen at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. What day and time will the Kickoff Show take place The Kickoff Show is the preshow on a traditional WWE level that takes place on the promotion's official YouTube channel, which allows final promos, interviews, and analysis to hit the fans before the main card blows open. It is expected to stream live on the evening of Friday, August 1 (at around 10 pm BST), which would be Friday evening across most of the U.S. time zones. WWE has not officially announced the exact times for the entire world, but the Kickoff is usually held about one hour before the main card, acting as the appetizer for the weekend event. Also Read: WWE SummerSlam 2025 Predictions: All Superstars who can Win in Day 1 Venue, how to watch and uplifted format SummerSlam 2025 is set to take place at the MetLife Stadium, which is the home of the NFL's New York Giants and Jets, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This state-of-the-art stadium can host an average of approximately 82,500 fans a night. The Kickoff Show will be free on WWE's digital platforms, while the main two-night premium live event will stream live exclusively on Peacock for viewers in the United States. And Netflix will telecast the same in more than 30 countries. It is a big transition year in WWE broadcasting for the company as they are growing their streaming audiences worldwide. The two-night SummerSlam for 2025 is a landmark idea in terms of WWE event planning. It's more or less following the double-header format to allow the WWE to explore the big matches, title shots, and, of course, fan favorites. It all kicks off with the Kickoff Show on Friday, August 1, amping up the action ahead of Night 1 on Saturday and Night 2 on Sunday. This three-day WWE extravaganza promises to bring fans worldwide memorable moments, legendary entrances, and once-in-a-lifetime clashes in the MetLife Stadium spotlight. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!