WWE Backlash 2026: Start time, how to watch, match card
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Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAYSat, May 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM UTC
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WWE Backlash 2026: Start time, how to watch, match card
The proverbial calendar has flipped in WWE after WrestleMania, but there's still some unfinished business to settle, so it's time to deal with the backlash of it.
Backlash 2026 is the first premium live event to take place after WWE's major event, and it's setting the stage for the next part of the wrestling world. After defeating CM Punk to win the World Heavyweight Championship, Roman Reigns has his first title defense, and it comes against cousin Jacob Fatu in a new chapter in the Bloodline saga. It's one of two title matches scheduled, with the other a WrestleMania rematch for the United States Championship.
Some feuds that have been boiling for months will finally meet in the ring, and everyone awaits to see who Danhausen will have as his tag team partner. Plus, John Cena will appear, and what will he have to say?
Here's what to know for Backlash 2026:
WWE Backlash 2026 start time
Backlash 2026 starts at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. Coverage begins at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. ET.
How to watch WWE Backlash 2026
The first hour of Backlash 2026 will air on ESPN2 and ESPN's streaming service.
Afterward, Backlash will stream exclusively on ESPN's streaming service. Viewers can sign up for a subscription to the site here, which starts at $29.99 a month.
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ESPN's service is available through select cable and TV packages, including:
Fubo TV
Hulu + Live TV
Spectrum
Verizon FiOS
U-verse
Cox
Comcast Xfinity
If your cable or TV package includes the ESPN streaming service, you can figure out how to activate it here.
Internationally, WrestleMania will be available on Netflix in most markets.
Where is WWE Backlash 2026?
It takes place at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
WWE Backlash 2026 match card
Matches not in order
John Cena appearance
Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker
Iyo Sky vs. Asuka
Danhousen and mystery partner vs. The Miz and Kit Wilson
United States Championship match: Trick Williams (c) vs. Sami Zayn
World Heavyweight Championship match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
When is WWE Backlash 2026 preshow?
The Backlash preshow begins at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
How to watch WWE Backlash 2026 preshow
The preshow will be available to stream for free on YouTube and WWE's social media channels. It will also be available to stream on ESPN's streaming service, and the final hour of the show (5-6 p.m. ET) will air on ESPN2.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WWE Backlash 2026 start time, how to watch and match card
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