Wrestlepalozza 2025 is arriving on September 20 in Indianapolis with a hotly awaited match between John Cena and Brock Lesnar.
However, what's the start time, and how can you watch it?
It's the first premium live WWE event aired by ESPN.
According to that network, it's the result of a new deal that "will bring WrestleMania to ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming service starting in 2026."
Where is the event? The location for Wrestlepalooza 2025 is the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on September 20, according to ESPN.
What is the start time?
According to ESPN, the schedule contains the following shows, all available on ESPN Unlimited:
- From 3 to 5 p.m., "Road to Wrestlepalooza."
- From 5 to 7 p.m., the Wrestlepalooza pre-show.
- 7 p.m. - Wrestlepalooza 2025 starts.
How to watch? According to ESPN, Wrestlepalooza is available to ESPN Unlimited subscribers through the ESPN App, and will include a replay.
On September 18, ESPN announced on its Instagram page, "Breaking: John Cena and Brock Lesnar's match at Wrestlepalooza will kick off the night, @patmcafeeshow announced."
The post continued, "Stream Wrestlepalooza Saturday at 7 PM ET on the ESPN App 🍿"
WWE wrote on YouTube, "John Cena stares down The Beast Incarnate, as the two legendary Superstars renew their rivalry at Wrestlepalooza. Wrestlepalooza streams LIVE Saturday, Sept. 20, at 7 ET/4 PT exclusively on the ESPN App in the United States and on Netflix internationally."
A video shared by WWE to promote the match starts with a throwback clip of Cena announcing his retirement. "2025 will be my last," he says in the video.
"Thank you so much for a beautiful ride." It shows him interacting with fans.
The video then cuts to Lesnar, who says, "He's on some retirement escapade. This staged retirement party. I'm about to f*** that up."
"Brock Lesnar makes a target out of me, attacks me, and challenges me to a match," Cena says.
"When I think of John Cena's name, I think of a little bit of resentment," said Lesnar. "John went out of his way to shake hands and kiss babies, and I didn't."