The WWE Clash in Italy start time is 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT in the United States on Sunday, May 31. For fans in the UK, the Clash in Italy start time is 7:00 PM BST — a primetime slot. In India, the event begins at 11:30 PM IST on Sunday night. WWE’s first-ever premium live event in Italy takes place at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, with the main card headlined by Cody Rhodes vs Gunther for the Undisputed WWE Championship and Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat for the World Heavyweight Championship. Here is the complete WWE Clash in Italy start time for every major time zone worldwide and how to watch in your country.
A kickoff show begins approximately two hours before the main card — around 12:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM BST / 9:30 PM IST. The first hour of the main card will also air on ESPN TV in the United States as a simulcast, making it the third consecutive PLE to receive this treatment. For the full confirmed match card, see our WWE Clash in Italy 2026 match card guide.
Last updated: May 27, 2026. All times confirmed via WWE.com.
WWE Clash In Italy Start Time For Every Time Zone
| Time Zone | Clash in Italy Start Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (ET) | 2:00 PM | Sunday, May 31 |
| US Pacific (PT) | 11:00 AM | Sunday, May 31 |
| US Central (CT) | 1:00 PM | Sunday, May 31 |
| UK (BST) | 7:00 PM | Sunday, May 31 |
| Italy / Central Europe (CEST) | 8:00 PM | Sunday, May 31 |
| India (IST) | 11:30 PM | Sunday, May 31 |
| Pakistan (PKT) | 11:00 PM | Sunday, May 31 |
| Bangladesh (BST) | 12:00 AM | Monday, June 1 |
| UAE / Dubai (GST) | 10:00 PM | Sunday, May 31 |
| Saudi Arabia (AST) | 9:00 PM | Sunday, May 31 |
| Singapore / Philippines (SGT/PHT) | 2:00 AM | Monday, June 1 |
| Australia Eastern (AEST) | 4:00 AM | Monday, June 1 |
| New Zealand (NZST) | 6:00 AM | Monday, June 1 |
| Japan (JST) | 3:00 AM | Monday, June 1 |
| South Africa (SAST) | 8:00 PM | Sunday, May 31 |
The WWE Clash in Italy 2026 start time of 2:00 PM ET is earlier than a typical US PLE because the event is built around Italian primetime — 8:00 PM local time at the Inalpi Arena in Turin. This is the same approach WWE used for Backlash 2026 and Clash in Paris 2025, where European PLEs start in the afternoon for US audiences so the live crowd gets an evening show.
What Time Is Clash In Italy In The UK?
The Clash in Italy UK time is 7:00 PM BST on Sunday, May 31 — one of the most convenient start times UK fans have had for a WWE PLE in years. Unlike US-based events that typically start at 1:00 AM BST on a Monday morning, the Italian venue means the Clash in Italy UK start time falls in a primetime Sunday evening window.
The kickoff show begins around 5:00 PM BST, with the main card at 7:00 PM BST. UK fans watch on Netflix with a standard subscription — no additional pay-per-view cost. The event is expected to run approximately three to three-and-a-half hours, meaning it should conclude before midnight BST.
For Irish fans, the start time is the same — 7:00 PM IST (Irish Standard Time) on Netflix.
WWE Clash In Italy 2026 Date And Time In India
The WWE Clash in Italy 2026 date and time in India is 11:30 PM IST on Sunday, May 31. The kickoff show begins around 9:30 PM IST.
Indian fans should note that WWE does not air on Netflix in India. The Clash in Italy 2026 broadcast in India is on Sony Sports Network and streams live on Sony LIV:
- TV channels: Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 SD & HD (Tamil & Telugu)
- Streaming: Sony LIV (subscription required)
- Pre-show: Extraaa Dhamaal is expected to air approximately one hour before the main card on Sony Sports Ten 1
The 11:30 PM IST start makes this a manageable Sunday night viewing window for Indian fans — significantly better than US-based PLEs that typically begin at 5:30 AM IST on a Monday morning. This is the same time slot that Backlash 2026 used from Tampa.
The Clash in Italy India time of 11:30 PM IST also applies to Sri Lanka (12:00 AM midnight Monday in Sri Lanka due to the UTC+5:30 offset being the same as IST). For Nepal, the start time is 11:45 PM NPT on Sunday.
Clash In Italy Start Time In Australia
The Clash in Italy start time in Australia is 4:00 AM AEST on Monday, June 1 — an early morning start for east coast viewers in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. For Perth (AWST), the start time is 2:00 AM.
Australian fans watch on Netflix with a standard subscription. The early morning timing is unavoidable with European PLEs, but it does mean the event wraps up by roughly 7:00–7:30 AM AEST — just in time for fans to catch the finish before work.
For New Zealand, the Clash in Italy start time is 6:00 AM NZST on Monday, June 1, also on Netflix.
How To Watch Clash In Italy 2026
Here is how to watch Clash in Italy 2026 in every major market:
United States — ESPN Unlimited (streaming on the ESPN app). The first hour of the main card will also air live on ESPN TV as a simulcast, featuring Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu and Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill. The remainder of the event, including the expected main event of Cody Rhodes vs Gunther, is exclusive to ESPN Unlimited. ESPN Unlimited costs $29.99/month standalone and is also available through the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited bundle. Fubo TV, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV Streaming, Spectrum TV, and Verizon also carry ESPN Unlimited.
United Kingdom — Netflix. Standard subscription. 7:00 PM BST start.
India — Sony Sports Network (TV) and Sony LIV (streaming). NOT on Netflix. Channels include Sony Sports Ten 1 (English), Ten 3 (Hindi), Ten 4 (Tamil/Telugu).
Italy — Netflix. The host country gets the event on Netflix at 8:00 PM local time (CEST).
Canada — Netflix.
Australia — Netflix. 4:00 AM AEST Monday start.
Pakistan — Netflix. 11:00 PM PKT Sunday start.
Bangladesh — Netflix. 12:00 AM BST Monday start.
UAE / Middle East — Netflix in most markets (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt). 10:00 PM GST / 9:00 PM AST.
Philippines / Singapore / Malaysia — Netflix. 2:00 AM local time Monday start.
Germany / Spain / France / Europe — Netflix across most European markets with 8:00 PM CEST start. German, French, and Spanish commentary tracks available.
Japan — Abema (Netflix does not carry WWE in Japan).
Sub-Saharan Africa — SuperSport on DStv (pay-TV) and DStv app.
Will Clash in Italy be on Netflix? Yes — in over 40 countries worldwide. The major exception is the United States (ESPN Unlimited) and India (Sony Sports Network / Sony LIV). Japan uses Abema instead.
WWE Clash In Italy 2026 Match Card
The Clash in Italy 2026 card features five confirmed matches:
| Match | Championship / Stipulation |
|---|---|
| Cody Rhodes (c) vs Gunther | Undisputed WWE Championship |
| Roman Reigns (c) vs Jacob Fatu | World Heavyweight Championship — Tribal Combat |
| Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi | WrestleMania 42 Rematch |
| Rhea Ripley (c) vs Jade Cargill | WWE Women’s Championship |
| Becky Lynch (c) vs Sol Ruca | Women’s Intercontinental Championship |
The first hour on ESPN TV is expected to feature Reigns vs Fatu and Ripley vs Cargill, with Rhodes vs Gunther closing as the main event on ESPN Unlimited. For full match previews and storyline breakdowns, see the complete Clash in Italy match card 2026.
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What Is On After WWE Clash In Italy 2026?
WWE’s schedule after Clash in Italy continues with the European Summer Tour:
- Raw from Turin — Monday, June 1 at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM BST / 8:00 PM CEST, also from the Inalpi Arena. Airs on Netflix in the US and internationally.
- SmackDown from Barcelona — Friday, May 29 (airs before Clash in Italy as the go-home show).
- Raw from Paris — Monday, June 8.
- Raw from London — Monday, June 22.
- Night of Champions 2026 — Saturday, June 27 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. WWE’s next PLE after Clash in Italy.
- SummerSlam 2026 — Saturday–Sunday, August 1–2 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. WWE’s next two-night PLE.
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