Bad Blood 2026
Personal feuds. Season-long rivalries. No way out.
WWE Bad Blood 2026 is confirmed for Monday, October 5, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Bad Blood is WWE's feud-settling Premium Live Event — where rivalries built through the fall get cashed out in Hell in a Cell matches, Last Man Standing bouts, and match stipulations with no way to escape.
What to Expect at WWE Bad Blood 2026
Bad Blood is themed around personal grudges and feud-settling stipulation matches. Expect Hell in a Cell, Last Man Standing, No DQ, and Street Fight matches to close out storylines leading into Survivor Series season.
Expected Bad Blood 2026 Match Card
WWE typically announces the full card in the 4–6 weeks leading up to the event. Here's what to expect based on the event's format and WWE's current storylines:
Bad Blood — History & Context
- Bad Blood was originally a 1997 In Your House PPV featuring the first-ever Hell in a Cell match (Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker).
- The name was revived as a standalone PPV in 2003 and 2004, both centered on Triple H vs. Kevin Nash / Shawn Michaels inside the Cell.
- WWE resurrected Bad Blood in October 2024 with Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens in a tournament final.
- State Farm Arena has hosted multiple WWE events including Elimination Chamber 2022.
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Bad Blood 2026 — FAQ
When is Bad Blood 2026?+
WWE Bad Blood 2026 is officially confirmed for October 5, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, United States.
Where is Bad Blood 2026 being held?+
WWE Bad Blood 2026 is being held at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, United States.
What channel is Bad Blood 2026 on?+
WWE Bad Blood 2026 will be available in the United States on Peacock · ESPN app. Internationally, the event streams on Netflix.
How can I stream Bad Blood 2026?+
WWE Bad Blood 2026 streams on Peacock in the United States (subscription required). International viewers can watch via Netflix.
Is Bad Blood 2026 a Premium Live Event (PLE)?+
Yes — WWE Bad Blood 2026 is an official WWE Premium Live Event (PLE). PLEs are WWE's marquee monthly shows, replacing the traditional PPV model since 2022. They air live on Peacock (U.S.) and Netflix (international).
What's the difference between a WWE PLE and PPV?+
A Premium Live Event (PLE) is WWE's current term for what used to be called a "Pay-Per-View" (PPV). Since 2022, WWE's major events are included with a Peacock subscription in the U.S. rather than requiring a separate PPV purchase. PLEs run monthly, feature title matches, and are WWE's biggest shows.
How many WWE PLEs are there in 2026?+
WWE holds approximately 14–15 Premium Live Events per year across multiple brands. Major 2026 PLEs include Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, WrestleMania 42, Backlash, Night of Champions (June), Money in the Bank (Sep), SummerSlam (Aug), Wrestlepalooza (Sep), Bad Blood (Oct), Crown Jewel, and Survivor Series: WarGames.
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