AEW Dynasty 2026 Preshow Start Times: US, UK, Australia and more
AEW Dynasty 2026 is almost here. With the Zero Hour preshow kicking off proceedings at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, you’ll want to know exactly when to tune in, no matter where in the world you are watching from. We’ve got you covered on that front.
What Is the AEW Dynasty 2026 Zero Hour?
The AEW Zero Hour is the official one-hour preshow that precedes every major AEW pay-per-view, traditionally featuring a competitive match, in-ring promos, backstage segments, and panel analysis to set the tone for the main card.
For Dynasty 2026, the Zero Hour preshow begins one full hour before the main card bell time, following the same structure AEW has used for all its major 2026 PPV events, including Revolution in March. It streams free on AEW’s digital platforms and HBO Max, meaning even fans who haven’t purchased the PPV can catch the stream live.
AEW Dynasty 2026 Preshow Start Times by Region
The main card kicks off at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on Sunday, April 12, 2026, meaning the Zero Hour preshow starts at 7pm ET / 4pm PT. Here is every major region broken down:
| Region / Time Zone | Zero Hour (Preshow) | Main Card Start |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern Time (ET) | 7:00 PM Sunday, Apr 12 | 8:00 PM Sunday, Apr 12 |
| US Central Time (CT) | 6:00 PM Sunday, Apr 12 | 7:00 PM Sunday, Apr 12 |
| US Mountain Time (MT) | 5:00 PM Sunday, Apr 12 | 6:00 PM Sunday, Apr 12 |
| US Pacific Time (PT) | 4:00 PM Sunday, Apr 12 | 5:00 PM Sunday, Apr 12 |
| United Kingdom (BST) | Midnight Sunday/Mon, Apr 12/13 | 1:00 AM Monday, Apr 13 |
| Central Europe (CEST) | 1:00 AM Monday, Apr 13 | 2:00 AM Monday, Apr 13 |
| India (IST) | 4:30 AM Monday, Apr 13 | 5:30 AM Monday, Apr 13 |
| Australia (AEDT) | 10:00 AM Monday, Apr 13 | 11:00 AM Monday, Apr 13 |
| New Zealand (NZST) | 12:00 PM Monday, Apr 13 | 1:00 PM Monday, Apr 13 |
Times based on confirmed 8pm ET main card bell time with Zero Hour running one hour prior.
AEW Dynasty 2026 Match Card
| Match | Stipulation |
|---|---|
| MJF (c) vs. Kenny Omega | AEW World Championship |
| FTR (c) vs. Cope & Christian Cage | AEW World Tag Team Championship |
| Jon Moxley (c) vs. Will Ospreay | AEW Continental Championship |
| Thekla (c) vs. Jamie Hayter | AEW Women’s World Championship |
| Tommaso Ciampa vs. TBA | Casino Gauntlet — Vacant AEW TNT Championship |
| Andrade El Ídolo vs. Darby Allin | Singles match (Allin earns title shot if he wins) |
| Young Bucks vs. Okada & Takeshita | Tag team match |
| Chris Jericho vs. Ricochet | Singles match |
Card subject to change.
Event Details at a Glance
AEW Dynasty 2026 marks a genuinely historic moment for the promotion, it is the first AEW pay-per-view ever held in Vancouver, and only the third AEW PPV staged on Canadian soil following the 2023 Forbidden Door and the 2025 All Out.
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