WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event: Full Card, Date, Time & How To Watch
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InnovationGamingWWE Saturday Night’s Main Event: Full Card, Date, Time & How To WatchByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorDec 10, 2025, 03:23am ESTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: John Cena enters the ring during Survivor Series at Petco Park on November 29, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images)WWE via Getty ImagesHIGHLIGHTSJohn Cena's final match against Gunther headlines Saturday Night's Main Event on December 13 from Washington, D.C.The show streams live on Peacock in the U.S. and on YouTube in select international marketsThree main-roster vs. NXT showcase bouts round out the confirmed cardThe countdown to John Cena's last match in WWE officially began on Monday when Gunther, his opponent on Saturday Night's Main Event called for the details to be brought on screen as he dished his last bit of trash talk ahead the historic clash.Cena's last match against Gunther is one of four confirmed matches for the much-hyped show coming to fans from Washington D.C. Here is a look at the confirmed card as well as the viewing information.
When Is Saturday Night's Main Event And How Can You Watch? Saturday Night's Main Event XLII takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET , with an in-arena start window around 6:30 p.m. ET for the full taping.In the United States, the show streams live on Peacock. International fans can catch the event on WWE's international partners, including a free stream on YouTube in select regions. Saturday Night's Main Event Full Confirmed CardJohn Cena vs. Gunther – Cena's Retirement MatchCody Rhodes (Undisputed WWE Champion) vs. Oba Femi (NXT Champion) – Champion vs. Champion (Non-Title)Bayley vs. Sol Ruca – Singles MatchAJ Styles & Dragon Lee (c) vs. Je'Von Evans & Leon Slater – WWE World Tag Team Championship MORE FOR YOUWhat Makes This Night So Special For WWE?This is the end of an era. Cena's retirement match against Gunther is their first-ever singles meeting. Gunther earned the spot by winning the 16-man "Last Time Is Now" tournament on SmackDown, and he's vowed to make Cena submit and end his career decisively. Cena has framed the bout as the last chapter of his farewell tour and a chance to pass the torch.That theme carries through the entire card. Cena requested that his final night spotlight WWE's future, and the lineup reflects that vision. Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi is the marquee main-roster vs. NXT clash, with Oba coming in fresh off regaining the NXT title at Deadline. Bayley vs. Sol Ruca is positioned as a veteran-vs.-rising-star test on a major stage. And the tag title match pits AJ Styles and Dragon Lee against two of NXT and TNT’s hottest prospects in Je'Von Evans and Leon Slater.Are you going to cry when Cena's final match concludes? As I'm writing this, I say no, but depending on the presentation and the way things transpire, I can't make any promises. I was happy to hear that Cena has signed a long-term ambassador's deal with WWE. That means that even though he won't be wrestling a match, he'll still have an open invitation to make special appearances. I wouldn't be shocked if he wound up being the host of WrestleMania at some point down the road.I also wouldn't be shocked if Cena's last match turns out to be the Genesis and connector of several new storylines as we head into 2026. Randy Orton's return? Jacob Fatu's return? Cody Rhodes' heel turn?
The Austin Theory reveal? If Cena really wants to give back, I'd love it if his retirement match was looked at as the beginning of a new era.In any case, the GOAT's presence will be missed on the weekly shows. And he'll leave massive shoes to fill.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video