Although WWE premium live events are moving from Peacock to ESPN's streaming service next year, it will reportedly not impact the deal between WWE and NBCUniversal for SmackDown.

ESPN just announced a “landmark” deal to air WWE Premium Live Events on its platforms. The move will see all WWE PLEs air on ESPN platforms in the United States beginning in 2026. RAW also began airing on Netflix in January,

In a rights agreement announced Wednesday between World Wrestling Entertainment and ESPN, the network will become the home for all WWE Premium Live Events, including WrestleMania, starting in 2026. ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming service,