ESPN has announced its new direct-to-consumer streaming service will offer WWE premium live events, including WrestleMania, beginning in 2026.

ESPN and WWE reached a five-year, $1.6 billion agreement that includes exclusive rights to air the wrestling company’s premier live events (PLE) beginning in 2026, according to the Wall Street Journal, as part of the Worldwide Leader’s new direct-to-consumers streaming service launching later this month.

ESPN announced a partnership with WWE, including the streaming rights to WrestleMania, on the heels of an agreement with the NFL. In a deal announced Wednesday, ESPN becomes the U.S. domestic home for WWE Premium Live Events. WrestleMania will be part of ESPN’s direct-to-consumer streaming service starting in 2026.