SummerSlam, "The Greatest Party of the Summer," is one of WWE's most expected annual events. SummerSlam includes high-stakes matches, energizing storylines, and appearances by the greatest stars in pro wrestling. However, WWE has experimented with different things expanding some of its major PPV occasions into multi-day events. It is generally applicable with WrestleMania, which changed to a two-day format in light of expanding match cards and the desire to enhance the fan experience. This shift has prompted speculation among fans and analysts the same about SummerSlam to turn into a two-day occasion.
The idea of a two-day SummerSlam brings both excitement and strategic considerations. From one viewpoint, it considers a more comprehensive showcase of talent and storylines, giving fans more enjoyment. Then again, it requires careful planning to keep up with the energy and commitment across two days. Moreover, the choice would affect ticket deals, venue arrangements, and broadcast plans. As WWE keeps on developing its show and connecting with its worldwide fanbase, the chance of extending SummerSlam into a two-day occasion remains a subject of interest and speculation.
How many Nights is SummerSlam 2024?
SummerSlam is one night as it has been traditionally held as a single-day spectacular since 1988. However, SummerSlam 2024 will be held as a two-night event and it will be the first time that the event is going to happen in 2 nights.
SummerSlam: Cleveland (2024) will be held at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, and will be televised live on Peacock. After SummerSlam 1996 (Gund Arena) this is the second time that the venue is selected for this PPV event. The 37th annual SummerSlam will incorporate superstars from both SmackDown and RAW brands.
This SummerSlam marks a huge milestone as it will be the first event after WWE's merger with Try's auxiliary, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which happened in September 2023, under the recently framed TKO Group holdings. It addresses the inaugural SummerSlam under the technical knockout brand and is the first time the McMahon family doesn't directly manage the occasion. Also, this SummerSlam will be the last to stream on the independent WWE Network, flagging the conclusion of an important era for WWE's digital platform.
SummerSlam 2024 Match Card
SummerSlam 2024 has seven confirmed matches on the card with six title matches and one non-title singles match. The non-title singles match between Drew McIntyre and CM Punk will have Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins as a special referee as part of the storyline. No triple-threat or tag team matches are scheduled for the upcoming PPV event as of July 2024.
Stipulations | Who vs. Who |
World Heavyweight Championship Match | Gunther vs. Damian Priest (c) |
WWE Women's Championship Match | Nia Jax vs. Bayley (c) |
Women's World Championship Match | Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan (c) |
Undisputed WWE Championship Match | Solo Sikoa vs. Cody Rhodes (c) |
WWE United States Championship Match | LA Knight vs. Logan Paul (c) |
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match | Bron Breakker vs. Samia Zayn (c) |
Singles Match | CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre |
FAQs on Is SummerSlam 2 Days?
A. No, SummerSlam is a one-day event but 2026 SummerSlam will be a two-day event.
A. SummerSlam is generally held for a day (except SummerSlam 2026).
A. SummerSlam 2024 will start at 5 PM ET/2 PM PT.
A. SummerSlam tickets have a range of $60 to $10,000.
A. No, SummerSlam is the biggest event of the Summer and WrestleMania is the biggest PPV of WWE.