WWE SummerSlam 2026 kicks off Saturday, Aug. 1, at U.
S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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The two-night premium live event starts at 6 p. m.
ET, following a fan convention downtown.
Night one features CM Punk defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes.
Brock Lesnar faces Oba Femi in a Hell in a Cell match, and Liv Morgan puts the Women's World Championship on the line against Iyo Sky.
Fan Convention Draws Enthusiasts
On Friday morning, fans gathered at the Minneapolis Convention Center for autographs, merchandise, and interactive activities. Attendees came from across the region, including out-of-state visitors.
Tevon Lockett traveled from Chicago for the weekend. He expressed excitement after the opening fan interactions.
"I'm looking forward to all of it. Everybody.
Even the commentators," said Lockett. He arrived early wearing a championship belt replica and merchandise.
"It's the biggest party of the summer! SummerSlam.
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We just saw Liv Morgan not too long ago. I'm going to see Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins.
It's the biggest party of the summer, man," Lockett said.
Local families also joined the convention events. Jay Mitchell of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, took the day off work to bring his children.
"A couple different autograph sessions the kids want to go to," he noted.
Kaiya Thao of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, appreciated the merchandise displays.
"I'm a fan of wrestling, and I watch it with all my brothers and it's really cool to see like all the merch and all that stuff," she said.
Night one streams on ESPN's standalone service in the U. S.
, with a preshow at 3 p. m.
ET. International coverage is on Netflix in most markets.
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The fan takeover at the convention center continues through Sunday alongside the stadium show.
