SummerSlam 2021 live stream: how to watch WWE online from anywhere

Roman Reigns and John Cena appear in promotional poster as headline show
(Image credit: WWE)

Don your finest jean shorts, your brightest t-shirt and as many armbands as possible, because it's looking like the summer of Cena. We've got a Universal Championship showdown for the ages on the cards, as the Head of the Table Roman Reigns faces down the 16-time World Champion, the one and only John Cena, back in action for the first time since WrestleMania 36. Read on as we explain how to watch a SummerSlam live stream, wherever you are in the world - with Peacock TV giving US viewers a way to watch absolutely FREE!

Live stream SummerSlam 2021

Date: Saturday, August 21

Time: 8pm ET / 5pm PT / 1am BST / 10am AEST

Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada

Free live stream: Peacock free trial (US) 

Watch anywhere: try the No. 1 rated VPN 100%  risk-free 

It took no time at all for Cena to get the fans behind him as he poured scorn over what he described as the "pathetic Roman Reigns experience" during his surprise, show-stealing appearance at Money in the Bank, and The Big Dog will not want to go out with a whimper in front of a capacity crowd at Allegiant Stadium. 

And there are five more belts on the line. Nikki A.S.H. faces the dual threat of former champions Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley, as she defends her opportunistically taken Raw Women's title for the first time.

Hall of Famer Goldberg has made the potentially foolish decision to step into the ring with The All Mighty Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, the Usos and Mysterios face off for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship, and Bianca Belair seeks revenge against Sasha banks in the SmackDown Women's Championship. 

And that's not all, with Sheamus, Damian Priest, Edge and Seth Rollins also in action. It's a mouthwatering lineup, so read on for the full SummerSlam 2021 card and all you need to know to watch a WWE live stream online from anywhere.

Live stream SummerSlam from outside your country

You'll be able to watch SummerSlam from a wide range of countries with WWE Network, but if you don't want to grab a new membership there are plenty more live streams available. We're rounding up all the best places to watch in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Japan, and India just below.

If there aren't any reliable WWE live streams in your country, or if you're away from home and your plans have been scuppered by geo-blocking, we've got a top tip to make sure you don't miss out as well.

Watch a SummerSlam live stream from anywhere 

ExpressVPN is the world's top VPN right now

ExpressVPN is the world's top VPN right now
We've tested all of the major VPN services and we rate ExpressVPN as the absolute best. It's compatible with loads of devices including iOS, Android, Amazon Fire Stick, PlayStation, Apple TV and such, and we found it secure, speedy and simple-to-use. Express is a do-it-all service that also benefits from 24/7 customer support.

Yep, ExpressVPN is the best all-round VPN for streaming - and perhaps best of all, it has a 30-day money back guarantee, plus 3-months FREE, when you subscribe for a year.

Once you've registered and downloaded the software, just follow the prompts to install it then select the location you want to relocate your IP address to - it really is that easy.

- Try ExpressVPN 100% risk-free for 30 days

usa flag

How to live stream SummerSlam in the US - Peacock TV deal + free trial details

Image

Peacock TV is now the exclusive place to watch all of WWE's biggest events stateside, and you can tune into SummerSlam from 7pm ET / 4pm PT on Saturday, August 21, with the action getting underway at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.

Peacock's a bit of a bargain, too! It only costs $4.99 a month for the Peacock Premium package.

If you don't imagine you'll want Peacock for anything beyond SummerSlam, then there's also a 7-day free trial you can take advantage of.

It's exceptional value for money and brings with it a host of fantastic entertainment, like Modern Family, The Office and Saved by the Bell, and international sporting events, including Premier League soccer and, of course WWE.

- Click through to Peacock TV to start watching now

And if you're abroad right now, don't forget that you can still tune in just like you would at home with the help of a good VPN. Or consult our guide to the best Peacock VPN options for more details.

WWE SummerSlam line up including Belair and Banks II

(Image credit: WWE)

canada flag

How to watch WWE SummerSlam: live stream in Canada

Image

WWE's move to Peacock doesn't affect Canadian viewers, which means the best place to watch SummerSlam is still WWE Network.

WWE Network is available through local TV providers, though you'll need to pay an additional PPV fee to tune into SummerSlam, which runs on Saturday, August 21, with the action beginning at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.

Canadian abroad? Then you can use a VPN to magically transport yourself back to Canada to live stream SummerSlam coverage just like you would at home.

uk flag

How to watch SummerSlam: live stream in the UK

Image

BT Sport is the place to watch SummerSlam in the UK, but as it's a PPV event you'll need to purchase it from the BT Sport Box Office, where it costs £19.95. 

Alternatively, WWE Network is also available in the UK, where it costs £9.99 per month.

You'll have to prepare for a late one though, because the main action gets underway at 1am BST on Saturday night/Sunday morning. 

If you're outside the UK and want to tune in, it's simple to do with a handy tool – simply grab a VPN and follow the instructions above to live stream the action. 

australia flag

How to watch SummerSlam: live stream in Australia

Image

WWE fans in Australia can tune into SummerSlam on WWE Network, which is also available Down Under. A subscription costs US$9.99 per month. 

It's also being shown on Main Event, which is available through both Foxtel and Optus TV. The PPV event is available for $29.95. 

The SummerSlam action begins at 10am AEST on Sunday morning. 

Aussies abroad looking to watch a SummerSlam live stream should find that a good VPN helps them access their home streaming services wherever they are.

japan flag

How to watch SummerSlam: live stream WWE in Japan

Image

If you're watching from Japan, you'll need to tune in from 9am JST on Sunday morning. 

You've guessed it... you can tune in to SummerSlam via the WWE Network, which has been available in Japan for the last few years.

india flag

How to watch SummerSlam: live stream in India

Image

WWE fans in India can tune into SummerSlam on both Sony Ten 1 and Ten 3, but you'll need to be up early, as the action begins at 5.30am IST on Sunday morning. 

If that's a little early for your liking, you'll be able to tune into WWE Network for a replay too.

SummerSlam card

  • WWE Raw Women's Championship Triple Threat Match: Nikki A.S.H. (c) vs Charlotte Flair vs Rhea Ripley
  • WWE Universal Championship Singles Match: Roman Reigns (c) (with Paul Heyman) vs John Cena
  • WWE Championship Singles Match: Bobby Lashley (c) (with MVP) vs Goldberg
  • WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match: The Usos (c) vs Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio
  • WWE SmackDown Women's Championship Singles Match: Bianca Belair (c) vs Sasha Banks
  • Singles Match: Edge vs Seth Rollins
  • WWE United States Championship Singles Match: Sheamus (c) vs Damian Priest

Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.

Read more
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 27: CM Punk and Cody Rhodes speak during WWE Monday Night RAW at State Farm Arena on January 27, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia
I’ve loved WWE for 25 years, and there’s no better time to start watching thanks to Netflix
Emma Raducanu celebrates winning a point during an Australian Open 2025 tennis match
Raducanu vs Swiatek live stream: how to watch Australian Open 2025 match online for free today
 Jannik Sinner of Italy in action ahead of the men's final – Sinner vs Zverev – at the Australian Open 2025
Sinner vs Zverev live stream: how to watch Australian Open 2025 final online for free, today, players on court
Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price face off ahead of their March 2025 unification fight.
Jonas vs Price live stream: how to watch today's boxing online from anywhere now, start time, full undercard, weigh-in results
Davis vs Roach live stream: how to watch boxing online, cheapest PPV deals, start time, undercard
Davis vs Roach live stream: how to watch boxing online today, cheapest PPV deals, start time, undercard underway soon
Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her on-court television interview after winning against Paula Badosa of Spain in the Women's Singles Semifinal during day 12 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 23, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.
Sabalenka vs Keys live stream: how to watch today's Australian Open 2025 women’s final online and for free, Sabalenka levels at one set all
Latest in Entertainment
Star Wars BDX Droids walking in Galaxy's Edge.
‘We only build technology in the interest of storytelling’ – Disney’s associate lab director of Robotics on the Star Wars BDX Droids and what lies ahead
A collage of Eve Macarro in Ballerina and John Wick in his third film
New Ballerina movie trailer suggests Keanu Reeves' John Wick will have a bigger role to play in the spin-off film than we thought
McLaren’s Lando Norris leads Red Bull’s Max Verstappen driving round a bend at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix
How to watch Chinese Grand Prix 2025: TV & live streams, schedule, start time, what channel is it on?
TOLUCA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: Raul Jimenez of Mexico reacts during the CONCACAF Nations League match between Mexico and Honduras at Nemesio Diez Stadium on November 19, 2024 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Jonathan Mondragon/Jam Media/Getty Images)
Canada vs Mexico live stream: how to watch CONCACAF Nations League semi-final 2025 online for free today
Beibhinn Parsons #11 of Ireland races away with a rugby ball during the Ireland V Wales, Women's Six Nations Rugby match in 2024
Women’s Six Nations 2025: How to watch rugby live streams online from anywhere
Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson
How to watch Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson online and from anywhere, start time
Latest in News
Seth Milchick and Kier Eagan's animatronic speaking in Severance season 2 episode 10
Apple TV+ announces Severance has been renewed for season 3 after that devastating finale
Apple's Craig Federighi presenting customization options in iOS 18 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.
iOS 19: new features, a new design, and everything you need to know
Spotify's new Concerts Near You playlist feature showing a list of songs by local touring artists
Spotify has launched a new Concerts Near You playlist, making it easier for you to see if your favorite artists are performing in your area
An image of network security icons for a network encircling a digital blue earth.
US government warns agencies to make sure their backups are safe from NAKIVO security issue
The new Dr. Squatch Call of Duty collection.
Latest Call of Duty collaboration finally lets you rub your body with Soap - and I can't believe I just wrote that
Samsung S95D with peacock feather on screen
Samsung says an OLED-beating new screen tech could come sooner than we thought – but I wouldn't expect it in 4K TVs right away