WWE SummerSlam 2026: Updated Card, Dates, & How to Watch Live
CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes is officially set for SummerSlam in Minneapolis. The blockbuster showdown was confirmed during the opening segment of the July 10 edition of SmackDown.
WWE took a straightforward approach to making the match official. Much like the World Heavyweight Championship bout, there was no No. 1 Contender's Match or contract signing-just two of the company's biggest stars meeting face-to-face in the middle of the ring.
With Punk vs. Rhodes now locked in, the marquee matches for the two-night event have taken shape. From a business perspective, WWE had every reason to announce the match sooner rather than later amid reports of slower-than-expected ticket sales. Filling U.S. Bank Stadium across two nights is a significant undertaking, and the company needs its biggest attractions on the card.
Even with five matches now announced, however, WWE still has plenty of work to do to round out the SummerSlam lineup.
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Full Card
World Heavyweight Championship
Roman Reigns (c) vs. Seth Rollins
Undisputed WWE Championship
CM Punk (c) vs. Cody Rhodes
Hell in a Cell Match
Brock Lesnar (w/ Paul Heyman) vs. Oba Femi
Women's World Championship
Liv Morgan (c) vs. IYO SKY
Intercontinental Championship Championship
Penta (c) vs. TBD
Penta's opponent will be determined on the July 13 edition of Raw.
How to Watch WWE SummerSlam 2026
WWE SummerSlam streams live in the United States on ESPN Unlimited. Fans can subscribe directly for $29.99 per month, or stream by signing in with a participating TV provider that includes ESPN.
SummerSlam begins at 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT on both Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, live from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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This story was originally published July 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM.