Following a dramatic two-night SummerSlam where Roman Reigns captured the World Heavyweight Title from Seth Rollins and Liv Morgan retained the Women’s World Championship against Iyo Sky, WWE is preparing for its next major installment. The promotion will head to New Orleans on Saturday, Oct. 10, for WWE Money in the Bank, a premium live event featuring five matches, including two title bouts.
In 2025, Money in the Bank ranked within the top 10 globally across nearly 40 countries, and WWE expects even broader viewership this year. The event is anticipated to draw high-profile celebrity attendees, with New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and Saints running back Alvin Kamara among those likely present.
Event Schedule and Location
The pay-per-view alternative takes place at the Smoothie King Center. The card begins at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT) on Saturday, October 10.
Streaming Options
For the 2026 edition, the event is exclusively available for livestream via ESPN Unlimited. While there is no standalone free trial for the streaming service, viewers can access the broadcast through a five-day free trial of DirecTV, which includes ESPN Unlimited.
DirecTV’s pricing structure offers the first three months at $59.99 per month, rising to $89.99 monthly thereafter. The service provides the Entertainment package, granting access to ESPN Unlimited along with more than 90 local, broadcast, and cable channels. Subscribers also receive an unlimited cloud DVR, 105 additional channels from DirecTV’s MyFree networks, and bundled access to Disney+ and Hulu.
Alternatively, fans can subscribe directly to ESPN Unlimited starting at $31.99 per month. This service delivers all ESPN networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ABC simulcasts, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, SECN, ACCN, SECN+, and ACCNX. For those interested in broader entertainment, the Disney Streaming Bundle combines ESPN Unlimited, Hulu, and Disney+ for $35.99 per month, representing a significant discount compared to purchasing the services individually.
Notably, Money in the Bank is no longer formatted as a traditional pay-per-view event, eliminating the need for a separate PPV purchase fee.
2026 Main Card Matchups
The night features several high-stakes contests, including two ladder matches for championship contracts:
- Men’s Ladder Match: Bron Breakker, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Penta, CM Punk, and Kevin Owens compete for a World Heavyweight Championship match contract.
- Women’s Ladder Match: Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Jacy Jayne, Roxanne Perez, Lash Legend, and Tiffany Stratton battle for a Women’s World Championship match contract.
Title defenses include:
- World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) defends against LA Knight.
- Women’s World Championship: Champion Stephanie Vaquer faces Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan in a triple threat match.
Additional bouts on the card include Oba Femi versus Bronson Reed.
Television Availability
The event is not airing on linear ESPN cable channels. Viewers wishing to watch on a television set can do so through the DirecTV or ESPN apps on smart TVs. Following the live event, coverage will continue on upcoming episodes of WWE Raw and WWE Smackdown.
Wait, no traditional PPV fee anymore? That DirecTV bundle pricing is confusing though. I just want to watch cheaply.
Zion Williamson and Alvin Kamara showing up makes this even bigger. New Orleans is going to be electric on October 10th.