How to Watch WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2026 with DIRECTV
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2026 is Saturday, November 28, at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT) from Daikin Park in Houston, the home of the Houston Astros. In the U.S. it streams live in the ESPN app with an ESPN Unlimited plan, so it won't air on ESPN, ESPN2 or any other DIRECTV channel. Many DIRECTV customers already have ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost and only need to activate it.
It's the 40th annual Survivor Series and the fifth one built around the WarGames match, and it lands on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. Here's how to watch, as of October 21, 2026.
Survivor Series: WarGames 2026 at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, November 28, 2026 |
| Start time | 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. PT |
| Venue | Daikin Park, Houston, Texas |
| Where to watch (U.S.) | ESPN app, with an ESPN Unlimited plan |
| On a DIRECTV channel? | No. It streams only in the ESPN app |
| Outside the U.S. | Netflix in most international markets |
| Brands | Raw and SmackDown |
How to watch Survivor Series with DIRECTV
| Your situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Your DIRECTV package includes ESPN (a qualifying Signature package, or MySports) | DIRECTV includes ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost for eligible customers. Activate it once, then sign in to the ESPN app with your ESPN account. |
| You stream DIRECTV on a Gemini device | The ESPN app is preloaded on Gemini. Activate ESPN Unlimited and open the app on the same TV. |
| Satellite customer with a Genie receiver | Watch on a smart TV, streaming stick, game console, phone or tablet with the ESPN app. |
| No ESPN Unlimited through DIRECTV | Subscribe directly through ESPN. ESPN Unlimited has been $31.99 a month since ESPN's August 2026 price change. |
How to activate ESPN Unlimited through DIRECTV
- Sign in at DIRECTV.com and open My TV Package, or use the activation email DIRECTV sends to eligible customers.
- Select the link to activate ESPN Unlimited, then Activate Now.
- Create or sign in to your ESPN (MyDisney) account. It doesn't have to match your DIRECTV login.
- Sign in to the ESPN app with that ESPN account. Signing in with your DIRECTV ID only unlocks the regular ESPN channels, not ESPN Unlimited events like Survivor Series.
Thanksgiving weekend is busy, so set this up a few days early instead of on Saturday evening. If you already pay ESPN directly, cancel that plan after activating so you aren't billed twice. Not sure whether your package qualifies? Call 1-855-690-9884.
What is a WarGames match?
WarGames is a roofless steel cage that surrounds two rings placed side by side. Two or three teams of three to six wrestlers each take part. One member from each team starts in the cage, and another team member enters every couple of minutes until everyone is in. Only then does the match officially begin, and the first team to score a pinfall or submission wins. Escaping the cage counts as a forfeit.
Survivor Series has run every November since 1987, which makes it one of WWE's longest-running events. It switched from traditional elimination tag matches to the WarGames format in 2022.
Why Houston and Daikin Park?
WWE announced the Houston date on July 13, 2026. It's the second year in a row Survivor Series is in a baseball stadium, after the 2025 event at Petco Park in San Diego, which WWE says set gate and attendance records. Houston last hosted Survivor Series in 2017 at the Toyota Center, and Daikin Park, then called Minute Maid Park, hosted the 2020 Royal Rumble.
Survivor Series 2026 match card
WWE hadn't announced any matches as of October 21, 2026. The WarGames teams usually take shape over the weeks before the show on Raw, which streams Mondays on Netflix, and SmackDown, which airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network. We'll update this page as the card fills in.
Want ESPN Unlimited and the regular ESPN channels on one bill? See how MySports includes ESPN streaming, or read how an earlier WWE event on ESPN worked in our Wrestlepalooza streaming guide. For the weekly shows, our guide to watching pro wrestling every day of the week covers where each one airs.
Frequently asked questions
When is WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2026?
It's Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT).
Where is Survivor Series 2026?
It's at Daikin Park, the Houston Astros' ballpark, in Houston, Texas.
What channel is Survivor Series on DIRECTV?
It isn't on a DIRECTV channel. In the U.S. it streams in the ESPN app with an ESPN Unlimited plan.
Is ESPN Unlimited free with DIRECTV?
DIRECTV includes ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost for eligible customers whose package includes ESPN, including MySports. You have to activate it and sign in to the ESPN app with your ESPN account.
How much is ESPN Unlimited without DIRECTV?
ESPN Unlimited is $31.99 a month when you buy it directly from ESPN.
Can I watch Survivor Series outside the U.S.?
Yes. It streams on Netflix in most international markets.
Want ESPN, USA Network and your local channels in one package? Check DIRECTV packages at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 21, 2026. Event dates, start times and match cards are set by WWE and may change. ESPN Unlimited prices and eligibility are set by ESPN and DIRECTV. DIRECTV packages and prices vary by address and are subject to change. WWE, Survivor Series, WarGames, ESPN, Netflix, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.