WWE SummerSlam 2025 Start Times Night 1: US, UK, Australia and more

WWE SummerSlam 2025 marks a historic change for the company, as the event expands to a two‑night show for the very first time. Night 1’s main card begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 2, 2025, so if you’re planning to tune in across various time zones, here’s your essential guide to the global start times for Night 1 of the main card.

What time does Summerslam start?

United States (Main Card — 6 p.m. ET)

Night 1 of SummerSlam launches officially at 6 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

US Central & Pacific (Main Card – CT, PT)

For American fans in other time zones:

  • Central Time (CT): Main card begins at 5 p.m. CT.
  • Pacific Time (PT): Main card airs live at 3 p.m. PT.

United Kingdom (Main Card – BST)

UK viewers will catch the SummerSlam main card beginning at 11 p.m. BST on Saturday night (which is still August 2 in the UK).

Western Europe & Central Europe (Main Card – CEST)

Fans in Central European Summer Time zones should tune in at 11 p.m. CEST for the main card.

India (Main Card – IST)

In India (Indian Standard Time), the main card begins at 10:30 p.m. IST on Saturday night, corresponding to 6 p.m. ET.

Australia (Main Card – AEST/AWST)

Australian audiences: the main card airs in the early hours of Sunday, August 3:

  • Sydney/Melbourne (AEST): 2 a.m. AEST
  • Perth (AWST): 12 a.m. AWST (midnight)

Latin America (Main Card – BRT/ART)

In Latin American regions aligned with Eastern Time:

  • Brazil (BRT) and Argentina (ART): Main card kicks off at 6 p.m. local time, matching 6 p.m. ET.
Region / Time ZoneLocal Main Card Start Time
USA – Eastern (ET)6 p.m.
USA – Central (CT)5 p.m.
USA – Pacific (PT)3 p.m.
UK (BST)11 p.m.
Central Europe (CEST)11 p.m.
India (IST)10:30 p.m.
Australia – Sydney (AEST)2 a.m. (Aug 3)
Australia – Perth (AWST)12 a.m. (midnight, Aug 3)
Brazil / Argentina (BRT / ART)6 p.m.
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