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The long-term deal brings weekly live sports entertainment to Netflix.
www.wwe.comHere’s the latest on WWE Raw’s Netflix move and the “Netflix Live” angle based on recent announcements.
- WWE Raw moved to Netflix as the new home for the show beginning in January 2025, with Netflix serving as the exclusive platform in several major regions (U.S., Canada, U.K., Latin America) and plans to roll out to additional territories over time. This marked a historic shift, bringing weekly live programming to Netflix for the first time in Raw’s 31-year history.[1][3][6]
- The deal also covered WWE’s other weekly programs (SmackDown, NXT) and Premium Live Events (WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble), making Netflix the home for WWE’s live and special content outside the U.S. as available.[3][1]
- U.S. viewers can expect Raw to be part of Netflix’s live and on-demand mix, with Netflix emphasizing live appointment viewing and broad international reach as central benefits of the partnership.[6][1]
- If you’re tracking current availability in your area, Netflix’s official WWE hub and the WWE site both reinforce that Raw is positioned as a Netflix-exclusive weekly program starting in 2025, with further territorial expansions planned over time.[7][3]
Illustration: imagine WWE Raw shifting from traditional cable to a streaming “weekly live event” on Netflix, with ongoing seasons, live broadcasts, and a global audience tapping in through Netflix rather than a cable channel.
What this means for you in Chicago
- If you have Netflix, you should be able to access Raw in the regions Netflix serves, subject to any local rights windows and availability.
- For live viewing, you’ll rely on Netflix’s streaming schedule rather than a cable or broadcast network. This could affect after-show availability windows or simultaneous viewing options depending on Netflix’s platform features in your region.[1][3]
Would you like me to check the current regional availability for Netflix in Chicago and confirm any upcoming schedule specifics for Raw on Netflix in your time zone? I can pull the latest regional notices and provide a concise viewing plan.[3][6]