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WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (May 23): Full Card, Start Time & How to Watch Live

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV takes place this Saturday, May 23. The "XLIV" marks the 44th installment of the revived primetime special, a series that originally debuted in 1985 as part of WWE's historic partnership with NBC.

That legacy continues in a modern format. While WWE's premium live events now stream through ESPN Unlimited, Saturday Night's Main Event remains a separate property. In the United States, this edition will stream exclusively on Peacock.

WWE has announced four matches for the card, including three tag team bouts. That structure typically means more stars on screen and more entrances for the live crowd, even if the number of singles matches is limited. The lineup is evenly split between men's and women's divisions, anchored by a singles Intercontinental Championship match featuring one of WWE's fastest-rising stars.

Below is the full card, along with start time and streaming details.

 Rhea Ripley will compete at Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV. Getty Images
Rhea Ripley will compete at Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV. Getty Images Getty Images

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV Card

Intercontinental Championship

Penta (c) vs. Ethan Page

World Tag Team Championships

The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory) (c) vs. The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins)

Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss vs. Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin

WWE Women's Tag Team Championships

Scream Mode (Paige and Brie Bella) (c) vs. The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend)

What Time Does Saturday Night's Main Event Start?

Saturday Night's Main Event begins at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT / 5:00 p.m. PT.

Pre-show coverage is scheduled to start one hour before the main broadcast.

How to Watch Saturday Night's Main Event

 Ethan Page will headline his first WWE event in a singles championship match.
Ethan Page will headline his first WWE event in a singles championship match.

In the United States, Saturday Night's Main Event will stream exclusively on Peacock. Subscriptions start at $7.99 per month (ad-supported), with bundle options available through select partners.

Internationally, the event will stream on WWE's official YouTube channel, though availability may vary by region.

Where Is Saturday Night's Main Event Taking Place?

 Penta will defend the Intercontinental Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV. Getty Images
Penta will defend the Intercontinental Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV. Getty Images Getty Images

Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event takes place at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum, marking WWE's return to the market for a televised show for the first time in over a decade.

The venue's smaller, classic arena setup aligns well with the throwback feel of the Saturday Night's Main Event brand.

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This story was originally published May 18, 2026 at 11:02 AM.

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