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,

ESPN and WWE are about to get each other in tighter holds. Under a new five-year deal, ESPN’s soon-to-launch streaming outlet will, starting in 2026, become the exclusive U.S. home of all of the WWE's top live events,