The latest installment of WWE’s flagship event, WrestleMania XL, has achieved a new milestone by becoming the most-streamed entertainment event in the history of the Peacock streaming platform. The two-night spectacle, which took place on April 6-7 at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, amassed a staggering 1.3 billion live minutes watched across both nights combined.
Viewership data reveals that the April 6 show experienced a 26% increase in audience compared to the first night of the previous year’s WrestleMania. Similarly, the April 7 show saw a 30% increase in viewership when compared to the second night of last year’s event.
The weekend of WrestleMania XL also marked a significant achievement for Peacock, as it became the platform’s second-highest usage weekend ever, surpassed only by the weekend that featured the exclusive NFL Wild Card game.
Among the notable matches from the event were Cody Rhodes’ victory over Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship on Sunday, and the tag team match on Saturday, which saw Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Roman Reigns emerge victorious against Cody Rhodes and Seth “Freakin” Rollins.
The record-breaking streaming numbers not only showcase the enduring popularity of WrestleMania but also highlight the growing importance of streaming platforms in delivering live sports and entertainment content to a global audience. As WWE continues to expand its reach and engage fans through various media channels, events like WrestleMania XL demonstrate the company’s ability to adapt and thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
