Where to Watch WWE in 2026: Raw, SmackDown, NXT and PLEs

If you want to know where to watch WWE in 2026, you need to know four homes: Raw streams on Netflix every Monday, SmackDown airs on USA Network on Fridays, NXT is on The CW on Tuesdays, and the main premium live events (PLEs) such as Crown Jewel and Survivor Series stream through ESPN. Peacock is no longer part of the picture.

This guide maps each show to its platform, lists the cheapest legal way to reach each one, and shows what a complete WWE setup costs.

WWE’s TV and streaming homes at a glance

The big shift happened over the last year. ESPN took over the main PLEs from Peacock early, starting with Wrestlepalooza in September 2025. When Peacock’s deal expired in March 2026, Netflix became the U.S. home for WWE’s archive of past PLEs, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble. NXT’s PLEs moved to The CW under a multi-year deal announced in April 2026, starting with the Great American Bash this summer.

How to watch each show

Raw on Netflix

Raw has streamed live on Netflix since January 2025. Any Netflix plan works, including the cheapest Standard with ads plan at about $8.99 a month at the time of writing. Episodes are also available to replay on Netflix after they air.

SmackDown on USA Network

USA Network is a cable channel, so you need cable, satellite or a live TV streaming service. USA Network is included with services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream and Sling TV’s Blue package. Sling Blue is usually the cheapest of these, but Sling’s prices vary by market, so check your ZIP code.

NXT on The CW

The CW is a free broadcast network in most markets, which makes NXT the easiest WWE show to watch. Use an HD antenna, or the free CW app the day after airing. The CW also now airs NXT’s own PLEs. If you need an antenna, our guide to the best indoor TV antennas is a good place to start.

Premium live events on ESPN

WWE’s main PLEs stream in the ESPN app. You can access them with ESPN Unlimited (about $31.99 a month after ESPN’s September price increase), or by signing in with a TV provider or live TV service that includes ESPN. Some events also air on ESPN’s TV channels.

Upcoming premium live events

Here is the remaining 2026 PLE calendar as currently reported. Dates and times can change, so check WWE’s official site closer to each event.

What it costs to watch all of WWE

Prices are the advertised U.S. rates at the time of writing and vary by region and promotion. There are a couple of ways to cut the total:

1. Pick a live TV package with both USA Network and ESPN. If your package includes ESPN, you can sign in to the ESPN app for PLEs without paying for ESPN Unlimited separately.
2. Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited only in PLE months. PLEs are roughly monthly, but if you only care about the biggest shows you can subscribe around them and cancel between, remembering to cancel before renewal.
3. Watch NXT free. Since The CW is over the air, NXT and its PLEs cost nothing with an antenna.

If you are comparing ESPN routes, our guide to the cheapest way to watch ESPN lays out the options.

Devices and apps you will need

Netflix, the ESPN app, The CW app and every major live TV service run on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV and most smart TVs. A single modern streaming device can handle all four WWE homes. Our list of the best streaming devices compares the main options.

Some fans prefer one subscription with lots of live channels. Our own plan, IPTV Journal, costs $89 for 12 months. Whatever service you choose, make sure it is licensed for the channels it carries. IPTV is a legal technology, but restreams of Netflix, ESPN or USA Network without rights are not.

Which setup should you choose?

If you only follow the main roster, the core combo is Netflix for Raw, a USA Network source for SmackDown, and ESPN for PLEs. NXT fans can add The CW for free. Fans who already have a live TV package with USA Network and ESPN only need to add Netflix.

FAQ

Is WWE still on Peacock?

No. Peacock’s WWE deal has ended. Main PLEs moved to ESPN, NXT PLEs moved to The CW, and the archive of past PLEs moved to Netflix in the U.S.

Do I need ESPN Unlimited to watch WWE PLEs?

Not necessarily. You can also sign in to the ESPN app with a cable, satellite or live TV service that includes ESPN. If you do not have one, ESPN Unlimited is the standalone option.

Can I watch Raw without Netflix?

Not legally in the U.S. Raw streams live exclusively on Netflix. Any Netflix plan, including the ad-supported one, includes it.

Where can I watch old WrestleManias?

In the U.S., Netflix is now the home for WWE’s library of past premium live events, including every WrestleMania. Search “WWE” in the Netflix app to find them.

Is NXT free to watch?

Yes, in most areas. NXT airs on The CW, a free broadcast network you can receive with an antenna. Episodes also appear on The CW app after they air.