WWE Night of Champions 2025: Start time, how to watch, match card
It's another international trip for WWE, which means an early afternoon of wrestling in the U.S.
WWE brings Night of Champions back for the first time since 2023, returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the second premium live event outside of the U.S. this year. While the name of the event implies it will be a night dedicated to championship matches, only two will take place, headlined by another bout between longtime foes in John Cena and CM Punk for the Undisputed Championship. The United States Championship match features former members of The Bloodline.
While there aren't many title matches, two will be locked into place in the future with the King and Queen of the Ring finals, with the winners getting a championship opportunity at SummerSlam.
Here's what to know for Night of Champions 2025:
WWE Night of Champions predictions: John Cena or CM Punk? Who becomes King, Queen of the Ring?
When is Night of Champions 2025?
WWE Night of Champions takes place Saturday, June 28.
Night of Champions 2025 start time
Night of Champions starts at 1 p.m. ET. The preshow begins at 11 a.m. ET.
Where is Night of Champions 2025?
The event takes place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
How to watch Night of Champions 2025
Night of Champions will be streamed on Peacock, but you must have their premium or premium-plus subscription to watch. Internationally, it will be available on Netflix in most markets.
How to watch Night of Champions 2025 preshow
The preshow for Night of Champions will be available to watch on Peacock, and on WWE's social channels, including YouTube.
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