WWE Wrestlepalooza Event Guide - September 20, 2025: Start Time, Ticket Info, How to Watch, and Match Card
Wrestling.news | Backstage Take—What we’ve got here is historic: Wrestlepalooza 2025 isn’t just another WWE "PLE"—it’s the first WWE Premium Live Event to air on ESPN, kicking off the company’s landmark partnership with the sports media giant. With stars like John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, and a new Women’s World Title match, WWE is pulling out all the stops. Indianapolis is about to host one of the biggest wrestling spectacles in years, and yes, this one really could move the needle.
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Last Updated: Added confirmed matches (Sept. 12, 2025)
⏱ Event Details & Start Time
- Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Doors Open: 5:00 PM local time
- Event Start: 6:30 PM local time (7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT)
🎟 Ticket Info
- Tickets went on sale starting Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT.
- Ticket packages are available through On Location Experiences with premium seating and hospitality options.
- Over 8,000 tickets sold in the first 24 hours, signaling strong demand.
You can obtains tickets for as low as $184 through StubHub — this is expected to be a historic event, if you're close to Indianapolis hurry up and grab tickets now. If you got some extra cash in your pocket you can also still grab 2nd row seating at $2,470 per ticket.
📺 How to Watch
- In the U.S., Wrestlepalooza will stream live on ESPN platforms, marking the debut of WWE’s Premium Live Events on ESPN’s direct‑to‑consumer streaming service.
- International viewers can stream the event via Netflix.
- This marks the end of WWE PLEs airing on Peacock—the August 31 Clash in Paris will be the final event on that platform.
💬 Rumored Matches & Speculation
- Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. Penta vs. Rusev
This would be a triple threat match for the Intercontinental Championship. - Surprise returns or legends appearances
WWE usually saves a surprise or two for marquee events. Given the ESPN spotlight and Wrestlepalooza’s symbolic weight, fans are watching carefully for possible returns or unexpected moments.
Confirmed Matches
| Match | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Drew McIntyre | Undisputed WWE Championship (officially announced; Rhodes challenged McIntyre on SmackDown) |
| IYO SKY vs. Stephanie Vaquer | Vacant WWE Women’s World Championship (officially announced) |
| John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar | Lesnar returned at SummerSlam and attacked Cena with no explanation |
| The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed | The Vision battles The Usos |
| CM Punk & AJ Lee vs. Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch | Mixed Tag Match – AJ Lee’s in-ring return after 10 years |
Quick Reference Table
| Category | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, September 20, 2025 |
| City & Venue | Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Indianapolis, IN |
| Doors Open | 5:00 PM (local) |
| Main Card Start | 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT |
| U.S. Streaming | ESPN (direct-to-consumer app/platforms) |
| International Streaming | Netflix |
| Tickets | On sale now: StubHub |
| Historic Note | First WWE Premium Live Event to air on ESPN |
🎯 Final Thoughts
Wrestlepalooza 2025 stands poised to be a turning point for WWE—not just as a major summer/fall event, but as the launchpad for the company’s next era of premium live events on ESPN. Between star power, championship stakes, and the hype of a new broadcast platform, this is one show fans will regret missing.
