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 Zone | Local 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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