Get ready for a historic night of action as WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event takes over the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on September 6, 2026. This epic Labor Day weekend special marks the first time the iconic event airs on a Sunday, promising non-stop thrills and unforgettable moments.

The match card is absolutely stacked, bringing both massive superstars and celebrities to the squared circle. The most highly anticipated highlight of the night is an explosive one-on-one clash between Cody Rhodes and “The Viper” Randy Orton, a thrilling continuation of their bitter WrestleMania 42 rivalry. Meanwhile, the future of the WWE hangs in the balance as the unstoppable Oba Femi squares off against Bron Breakker in a hard-hitting, first-time-ever heavyweight war.

Adding a unique crossover twist to the premium live event, hip-hop star Lil Yachty will step into the ring for a special “Five-Minute Challenge” against United States Champion Baron Corbin. If Yachty can survive the time limit, his friend Trick Williams will secure a future title shot. The women’s division will also bring the heat in a chaotic six-woman tag team match featuring Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Tatum Paxley battling Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab. Featuring a special unreleased track performance by Quavo, this electrifying broadcast is a must-watch spectacle for the entire WWE Universe!

 

Event Information

• Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026

• Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia

• The “Sunday” Twist: This is the 46th overall episode of the classic television special, but it marks the very first time in history the event will broadcast on a Sunday rather than its traditional Saturday slot.

• Live Performance: Hip-hop star Quavo is scheduled to open the broadcast, performing an unreleased track from his upcoming album QROMELIFE.

Official Match Card

Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton A deeply personal one-on-one war stemming from SummerSlam, where Orton’s shocking RKO cost Rhodes a chance at the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker A first-time-ever clash of behemoths. Oba Femi looks to continue his dominant run against a highly dangerous Breakker.

Baron Corbin (c) vs. Lil Yachty (Five-Minute Challenge) The rapper doesn’t have to win; he just has to survive 5 minutes in the ring with the United States Champion. If he does, Trick Williams earns a US Title rematch later in the night.

Timing & Broadcast Channels

• United States: 8:00 PM ET (Pre-show at 7:30 PM) streaming exclusively on Peacock.

• International: 8:00 PM ET (check local time zones) broadcasting live on the WWE YouTube Channel.

• India: 5:30 AM IST (Monday, September 7) airing on the Sony Sports Network for television and SonyLIV for digital streaming.