Another Saturday Night's Main Event is around the corner on January 24th, and it's going to be a packed line-up with championship belts on the match, grudges being laid bare and a four-way fatal match up that will decide who will face Drew McIntyre at Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, in a chance to win the WWE Undisputed Championship.
Saturday Night's Main Event originally hit our screens in 1985, replacing Saturday Night Live in its late time slot on several occasions throughout the year. It proved to be a huge hit during its early days, and ratings soared, with popular wrestling greats such as Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior making regular appearances. Flagging interest brought an end to the initial broadcast run in 1992, but the format would be revived for five shows between 2006 and 2008, with stars such as John Cena, Triple H, Batista, and Edge entertaining the masses.
As part of a 5-year agreement with NBC, which saw WWE SmackDown switch from Fox to USA Network, it was announced that Saturday Night's Main Event would return once again for a third run and air quarterly, starting with the December show in 2024.
Let GOAL show you everything you need to know about how to watch the upcoming WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, including the event card, timings, and streaming links.
When is WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIII?
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIII takes place on Saturday, January 24. It airs as follows around the globe:
| Country | Show starts |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 8 pm ET |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 am GMT (Sunday) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 11 am AEST (Sunday) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 6:30am IST (Sunday) |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 10 am JST (Sunday) |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 7 pm CDMX |
Where is WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIII held?
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The next edition of Saturday Night's Main Event takes place in Montreal, Canada, at the Bell Centre. The venue opened in 1996 and is home to the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. It's the largest indoor arena in Canada and has a capacity of 20,962. The Bell Centre has hosted huge events in the past, including concerts, mixed martial events and, of course, professional wrestling events. Past WWE events at the venue have included four PPV events: Survivor Series (1997), No Way Out (2003), Breaking Point (2009) and Elimination Chamber (2023).
🇺🇸 How to watch WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIII in the US
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event will be streamed live on Peacock in the United States. You’ll only need Peacock Premium to catch all the action, which costs $10.99 per month (or $109.99 annually).
🌎 How to watch WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIII worldwide
International fans can watch the event on the official WWE YouTube channel. This global streaming option allows viewers outside the United States to enjoy the spectacle for free, bringing John Cena’s farewell performance to a worldwide audience.
How to watch WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIII from anywhere with a VPN
If WWE Saturday Night's Main Event isn't available to watch live in your area or if you're travelling, you can use a VPN to tune into the action from wherever you are. A VPN creates a secure connection that lets you bypass geographical restrictions and access your favourite streaming services from anywhere.
We recommend ExpressVPN if you're unsure which VPN to choose, but you can also check out our in-depth VPN guide to determine which one is best for you.
How to get WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIII tickets
Demand for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII tickets is high, as it is for all WWE events, but seats are still available, with prices ranging from $282 - $3700 on the official WWE site. While the official ticket portal is the safest way for fans to purchase WWE tickets, those eager to go to Washington, D.C, may also wish to consider secondary resale sites such as StubHub, which could give them the best opportunity of obtaining tickets. Tickets are currently available for $313.
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIII match card
| Bout | Fight |
|---|---|
| Undisputed WWE Title no.1 Contenders 4-Way match | Randy Orton vs. Sami Zayn vs. Damian Priest vs. Trick Williams |
| Women's tag team championship match | Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez |
| Singles match | Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu |
Main match storylines
Randy Orton vs. Sami Zayn vs. Damian Priest vs. Trick Williams
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The next challenger to the new WWE Undisputed champion, Drew McIntyre, will be decided in a 4-Way Fatal match against four superstars who are all vying for the belt. All of the fighters have to overcome previous opponents to get to this stage, Randy Orton taking down The Miz and Trick Williams brushing aside Matt Cardona.
Damian Priest defeated Solo Sikoa despite the meddling of the MFT, and Sami Zayn survived a brutal match against Ilja Dragunov. The winner will go on to face the 'Scottish Warrior' for the title at the WWE Royal Rumble on January 31st.
Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez
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The battle for the Women's Championship belts is one of the most exciting matchups in WWE at the moment, with teams like The Kabuki Warriors, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, Lash Legend and Nia Jax, Lyra Valkyria and Bayley all in the fray. RHIYO captured the titles after beating the Kabuki Warrior on Monday Night RAW.
In the following weeks, The Judgment Days, Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez beat Valkyria and Bayley and The Kabu Warriors to become the number one contenders to face RHIYO for the titles. This is the first time both teams clash, and leaves us wondering, could Morgan bring gold back to the Judgement Day, or will RHIYO hang on to it?
Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu
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Drew McIntyre shocked wrestling fans when he beat Cody Rhodes in a Four Stages of Hell match to win the WWE Undisputed Championship and become the first British champion to hold the belt in the company's history. Jacob Fatu inadvertently cost the 'American Nightmare' the title when he attacked McIntyre during the steel cage stage of the match.
Since then, tensions have flared with Rhodes and Fatu both calling each other out, leading to an epic brawl that needed security
to intervene on Friday Night SmackDown. This will be the first time both superstars have gone head-to-head in a match where all their grudges will be laid bare.