Every WWE, AEW and AAA Show, Time and Channel

If you want to know where to watch wrestling this week, here it is in one place: every weekly WWE, AEW and AAA show in the US, the day, the start time in ET and the channel or app that carries it — plus what each one costs.

The rights are split across four different companies now, so a fan who follows more than one promotion needs Netflix, cable (or a live TV app), ESPN's streaming service and HBO Max to see everything.

This page tells you which of those you actually need for the shows you watch.

Last checked: September 2026. Weekly slots below rarely change; the big-event section is the part to re-check before you buy.

The weekly schedule, all promotions

Big events are separate: WWE Premium Live Events stream on ESPN's service, AEW pay-per-views are bought per event (HBO Max and others), AAA's major shows follow the AAA channels.

Details per promotion are on the WWE, AEW and AAA pages linked at the top.

Which subscriptions you need, by what you watch

Only WWE weekly shows. Netflix for Raw, an antenna or the CW app for NXT, and USA Network for SmackDown.

USA is the awkward one: it needs cable or a live TV streaming service.

If SmackDown is your only cable reason, a live TV app is the whole cost.

WWE plus the big events. Everything above plus ESPN's streaming service, which is where Premium Live Events live in the US.

That is the single most expensive line item in wrestling right now. WWE page has the numbers.

AEW only. A live TV app or cable for TBS and TNT, or HBO Max, which simulcasts both Dynamite and Collision.

HBO Max alone covers the weekly shows and sells the pay-per-views at a subscriber discount, so for an AEW-only fan it is usually the cheapest route. AEW page.

Everything. Netflix, a live TV service that carries USA, TBS, TNT and CW, ESPN's streaming tier and HBO Max, plus AEW pay-per-view purchases.

Realistically over $100 a month before any PPV.

Zero budget. NXT over the air, Evolve on Tubi, Main Event on YouTube and AAA on YouTube.

That is four free wrestling shows a week, two of them live from a major company.

AAA is the one most fans overlook.

The four services, one at a time

Netflix carries Raw live on Mondays. Any plan works, including the ad-supported one.

Outside the US, Netflix also carries SmackDown, NXT and the Premium Live Events, which is why a lot of "watch everything on Netflix" articles online do not apply to American viewers.

How to watch Raw on Netflix:

1. Open Netflix on any device Monday before 8 PM ET.
2. Search "WWE Raw" or open the WWE hub on the home row.
3. Select the live episode; it appears as "Live" once it starts.
4. Use the same title afterward for the on-demand replay.
5. Turn on notifications for the WWE title if you want a reminder.

The CW airs NXT on Tuesdays.

It is a broadcast network, so an antenna gets it free in most markets, and the CW app streams episodes free with ads.

NXT's own big events also air on The CW now.

USA Network carries SmackDown on Fridays.

No standalone way to buy it: you need cable or a live TV streaming service (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling depending on package). Replays land on Peacock.

ESPN's streaming service is the US home of WWE Premium Live Events — WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, Money in the Bank and the rest.

Requires the unlimited tier, not the cheaper one. Saturday Night's Main Event, WWE's quarterly network special, stays on Peacock.

TBS and TNT carry AEW Dynamite (Wednesday) and Collision (Saturday).

Same situation as USA Network: cable or a live TV app.

HBO Max simulcasts both AEW weekly shows live and keeps the library on demand.

AEW pay-per-views are sold inside the app, at a lower price for subscribers than on other platforms.

YouTube and Facebook carry Lucha Libre AAA free every Saturday night, plus WWE Main Event on Thursdays.

No account needed to watch.

The honest part: why it costs this much

Wrestling used to be two subscriptions.

WWE's PLEs left Peacock for ESPN in 2026, Raw moved to Netflix in 2025, and AEW's deal put its shows on HBO Max alongside TBS/TNT.

Each move made sense for the company; none of them made sense for a fan of more than one promotion.

The practical consequence: the cheapest way to see a WWE Premium Live Event in the US is now ESPN's most expensive tier, and there is no monthly plan that includes AEW pay-per-views — they are per-event purchases on top of whatever you already pay.

What does not cost extra: AEW's weekly shows once you have HBO Max, NXT if you have an antenna, and everything AAA does.

Before you sign up for anything

• Check whether your live TV app actually carries USA, TBS, TNT and The CW — lineups differ by package and by city.
• ESPN's cheaper tier does not include the WWE Premium Live Events; only the unlimited tier does.
• AEW pay-per-view prices differ by platform; HBO Max subscribers pay less than buyers on other apps.
• Netflix's ad-supported plan carries Raw with the same live stream as the pricier plans.
• Time slots are Eastern; West Coast start times are three hours earlier on the clock.
• Shows held overseas sometimes start earlier in the day — Raw from Europe has aired in the afternoon ET.
• Free trials come and go; none of these four services has a standing free trial for wrestling.
• Replays: Raw stays on Netflix, NXT on the CW app and Peacock, SmackDown on Peacock, AEW on HBO Max, AAA on YouTube.

What it costs per month

Rough US pricing as of September 2026 — check each service, plans change:

• Netflix: ad-supported plan is the cheapest tier, under $10 a month; that is all Raw needs.
• The CW: free over the air or in the CW app.
• USA / TBS / TNT: bundled inside a live TV streaming service, typically $70–90 a month, or your cable package.
• ESPN streaming, unlimited tier: around $30 a month for the PLEs.
• HBO Max: plans start around $11 a month; AEW PPVs are extra, per event.
• AAA, Evolve, Main Event: free.

An AEW-only fan gets by on HBO Max.

A WWE-only fan without cable needs Netflix plus ESPN plus a way to see SmackDown.

A fan of everything is over $100 a month before buying a single AEW pay-per-view.

FAQ

Can I watch wrestling without cable?

Mostly.

Raw is on Netflix, NXT on the CW app, AEW on HBO Max, AAA on YouTube, PLEs on ESPN's app.

The only shows that still need cable or a live TV app are SmackDown (USA) and AEW on TBS/TNT if you skip HBO Max.

Is any wrestling free in the US?

Yes: NXT over the air, WWE Evolve on Tubi, WWE Main Event on YouTube and Lucha Libre AAA on YouTube and Facebook.

Where are WWE Premium Live Events now?

ESPN's direct-to-consumer service, unlimited tier. Peacock kept only Saturday Night's Main Event.

Are AEW pay-per-views included with HBO Max?

No. The weekly shows are included; pay-per-views are a separate purchase, discounted for subscribers.

Why do international guides say everything is on Netflix?

Because outside the US it is. In the US, Netflix has Raw only.

Which promotion should I start with if I only pick one?

Whichever you already like watching.

Cost-wise, AEW on HBO Max is the simplest single subscription; AAA is the only one that is completely free.

Wrap-up

That is where to watch wrestling in the US right now: four companies, four services, and one page that tells you which ones you actually need. Which shows are you paying for, and which ones would you drop if you had to?

Links

• WWE — official "how to watch" page
• HBO Max — AEW hub
• AEW 2026 pay-per-view schedule (F4W)