WWE RAW comes to Netflix for the first time in 31 years: Where to watch WWE Premium Live Events, SmackDown, NXT and more

World Wrestling Entertainment ’s ( WWE ) flagship show, Monday Night RAW, is coming to Netflix. This marks a major shift in the sports entertainment landscape, as RAW transitions from traditional cable television to the world of streaming.

When is the premiere of WWE RAW on Netflix
WWE RAW’s first episode will stream live on Netflix on January 6 at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET, broadcast from the new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Countries where WWE RAW will stream live on Netflix
WWE RAW on Netflix will first stream in major markets, including the US, Canada, United Kingdom, and Latin America, with more territories to be added in the future.

This landmark deal marks the first time in RAW's 31-year history that it will be available for streaming, signaling a major shift in the sports entertainment landscape. The move to Netflix is likely to introduce WWE to a wider audience, potentially attracting new viewers who may not have access to traditional cable or satellite television.

“The WWE and Netflix partnership marks a new era for WWE fans, with the much-anticipated debut of live weekly programming unfolding 52 weeks a year. Beginning in January 2025, Netflix will be the exclusive home of the WWE’s flagship weekly wrestling program in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Latin America, among other territories, with additional countries and regions added over time. This is the first time in the show’s 31-year history that WWE Raw is available to stream,” it said.

Where to watch SmackDown, NXT and other live events
Users in the US can watch SmackDown on USA Network every Friday night. At the start of 2025, SmackDown will expand to three hours starting with the Jan. 3 episode from Phoenix, Arizona.

NXT will telecast on Tuesday nights on the CW every week in the US.

Royal Rumble, WrestleMania 41, SummerSlam and all your favorite WWE Premium Live Events will continue to stream LIVE on Peacock in the United States.

Where to watch RAW, SmackDown in India
Fans in India and other countries can enjoy WWE programmes on their corresponding channels and streaming platforms.

In India, the WWE RAW, SmackDown, NXT and other premium live shows Indian Sub-Continent: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV

What to expect from WWE RAW on Netflix
The premiere episode will feature some of the biggest names in WWE: John Cena, Undisputed WWE Champion “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Bianca Belair, and many more — including some brand-new surprise additions.

Logan Paul (brother of Jake Paul, who just defeated Mike Tyson live on Netflix in the most-streamed sports event in history), will join the show.

In addition, there’s Roman Reigns versus Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat match and CM Punk versus Seth Rollins. Rhea Ripley will challenge Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan in a one-on-one match for the title.