Roman Reigns vs LA Knight to Open WWE Money in the Bank 2026
- The event streams live on the ESPN app in the United States and on Netflix internationally, with live coverage provided by WrestlingAttitude.com.
- WrestlingAttitude.com reported that WWE has officially shut down speculation regarding the placement of the World Heavyweight Championship match on the card.
- The scheduling decision directly refutes recent reports suggesting that Reigns and Knight would close the event.
WWE Money in the Bank 2026 takes place on Saturday, Oct. 10, beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event streams live on the ESPN app in the United States and on Netflix internationally, with live coverage provided by WrestlingAttitude.com.
WrestlingAttitude.com reported that WWE has officially shut down speculation regarding the placement of the World Heavyweight Championship match on the card. Commentator Michael Cole announced during the October 9 go-home broadcast of SmackDown that Roman Reigns will defend the title against LA Knight in the opening match of the show.
Roman Reigns Defends Title Against LA Knight
The scheduling decision directly refutes recent reports suggesting that Reigns and Knight would close the event.
Prior theories had pictured a scenario where whoever emerged victorious in the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match might cash in on a worn-out main-event winner. By placing the championship bout as the opening contest, WWE has officially taken an immediate same-night cash-in during the Reigns versus Knight encounter off the table.
Men and Women Vie For Contracts in Ladder Matches
The lineup for the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match consists of Bron Breakker, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Penta, CM Punk, and Kevin Owens.
The Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match features Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Jacy Jayne, Roxanne Perez, Lash Legend, and Tiffany Stratton. In addition, Oba Femi faces Bronson Reed in a singles match rounding out the announced card.
Global Broadcast Schedule And International Availability
Netflix reported that fans in the United States can watch the event live on ESPN Plus. International viewers can stream the show live on Netflix in regions including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and dozens of other countries.
Subscribers across participating international territories can also access historical Money in the Bank events through the platform’s complete event vault.