The WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 1 preshow is scheduled to begin at 5 pm Eastern Time (ET) on Saturday, August 2, 2025. This preshow provides fans worldwide an hour of interviews, match previews, and exclusive segments before the main event starts, making the exact global airing times crucial for viewers.
When UK Viewers Can Tune In for the Preshow
Fans in the United Kingdom should prepare to watch the preshow at 10 pm British Summer Time (BST) on Saturday. This timing, which is in sync with the 5 pm ET broadcast in the US, allows UK viewers streaming through Netflix to enjoy the full preshow prior to the main card beginning roughly at 11 pm BST.
Australia’s Early Morning Viewing Schedule
In Australia, time differences shift the preshow to early Sunday hours on August 3. Specifically, the preshow starts at 2 am Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) in Sydney and Melbourne, while in Perth, it airs at midnight AWST. Australian fans need to tune in precisely at these times to avoid missing any of the preshow action before the live matches.
Start Times for Canada and Central America
Canadian viewers on the East Coast follow the 5 pm ET preshow start, while those located in Central Time zones watch from 4 pm CT. Similarly, in Mexico City and neighboring Central American areas, the preshow begins at 3 pm CST, which aligns with the US Central Time start.
How South America and Latin America Will Catch the Preshow
In Brazil, the preshow kicks off at 6 pm BrasÃlia Time (BRT), and it begins simultaneously at 6 pm Argentina Time (ART) in Buenos Aires. Other Latin American countries adjust their viewing times accordingly, generally being one or two hours ahead of Eastern Time to match the global broadcast schedule.
Viewing Times Across Europe and the Middle East
In Central European regions operating on Central European Summer Time (CEST), the preshow airs at 11 pm on August 2. Eastern European viewers using Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) can catch it at midnight on August 3. Meanwhile, fans in parts of the Middle East, such as Riyadh following Arabia Standard Time (AST), should watch from 12 am early Sunday.
Asia and Asia-Pacific Viewing Hours
Indian viewers will see the preshow at 10:30 pm Indian Standard Time (IST) on August 2. In Japan, it starts at 1 am Japan Standard Time (JST) on Sunday, August 3. Fans located in Singapore and Hong Kong will tune in at midnight local time, around 12 am SGT/HKT, all aligning with the original 5 pm ET preshow timeframe.
Pacific and Western US Along with Latin America Pacific Scheduling
On the US west coast, including Los Angeles and western Canada, the preshow begins at 2 pm Pacific Time (PT). This early start allows fans in these regions to view the preshow live well ahead of the main card on Night 1.
Summary of Worldwide Preshow Start Times for August 2, 2025
- United States (Eastern Time): 5 pm ET
- United Kingdom (BST): 10 pm
- Australia (AEST Sydney/Melbourne): 2 am (August 3)
- Australia (AWST Perth): 12 am midnight (August 3)
- Canada (Central Time): 4 pm CT
- Mexico City and Central America (CST): 3 pm CST
- Brazil (BRT): 6 pm
- Argentina (ART): 6 pm
- Central Europe (CEST): 11 pm
- Eastern Europe (EEST): 12 am midnight (August 3)
- Middle East (AST – Riyadh): 12 am midnight (August 3)
- India (IST): 10:30 pm
- Japan (JST): 1 am (August 3)
- Singapore/Hong Kong (SGT/HKT): 12 am midnight
- Western US/Pacific Time (PT): 2 pm PT
Knowing the precise SummerSlam 2025 preshow start times is essential for fans around the globe to catch every moment of the buildup to Night 1. These detailed viewing schedules aim to accommodate international audiences for an inclusive global experience. WWE’s global reach is highlighted by the coordination across so many time zones, ensuring fans worldwide can participate live in the preshow excitement ahead of the main card.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is WrestleMania or SummerSlam bigger?
A. SummerSlam is a yearly professional wrestling event organized by WWE, the largest wrestling company. It has been held every year since 1988. Known as “The Biggest Party of the Summer,” it is seen as WWE’s second most important event, right after WrestleMania.
Q. Is SummerSlam 2025 2 nights?
A. SummerSlam is part of WWE’s major four events, alongside WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series. This year, for the first time, it will be expanded into a two-night event.
Q. Is SummerSlam 2 nights in 2025?
A. WWE SummerSlam 2025 will take place over two nights. It features a WrestleMania rematch between John Cena and Cody Rhodes. Find out about the date, match lineup, and ticket details.
Q. Will John Cena be in SummerSlam 2025?
A. At the upcoming SummerSlam, WWE legend John Cena will face Cody Rhodes in a much-anticipated rematch. This match will be a Street Fight. Cena, who previously beat Rhodes at WrestleMania in April, promised to “ruin wrestling” and retire as the “Last Real Champion” with the title.
