WrestleMania Backlash 2021 live stream: how to watch WWE online from anywhere

By Aatif Sulleyman
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First we had WrestleMania - now get ready for the Backlash

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There are five major belts on the line, plenty more scores to be settled, and a few returning faces at WrestleMania Backlash, restored to its previous slot as the first post-WrestleMania PPV. We'll explain how to watch a WrestleMania Backlash live stream, wherever you are in the world - with Peacock TV giving US viewers a way to watch absolutely FREE (opens in new tab)!

Live stream WrestleMania Backlash 2021

Dates: Sunday, May 16

Main card start time: 7pm ET / 4pm PT / 12am BST / 9am AEST

Venue: Yuengling Center, Tampa, Florida

Free live stream: Peacock free trial (opens in new tab) (US) 

Watch anywhere: try the No. 1 rated VPN 100%  risk-free  (opens in new tab)

Cesaro finally has his shot at the world championship, and the sheer disrespect Roman Reigns has been sending his way tells us this one might not be as straightforward as the Head of the Table would have us all believe.

Recently crowned Raw Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley has a daunting night ahead of her, with former champs Asuka and Charlotte Flair baying for blood in this massive Triple Threat Match. If The Nightmare wants to establish her dominance, she’s going to have to do it the hard way.

There’s also the small matter of Smackdown Women’s Champion Bianca Belair vs Bayley, who’ll be seething after being reduced to a laughing stock at the Show of Shows. The Role Model desperately needs to make a statement, and to remind everyone why she was the longest-reigning SmackDown Women's Champion in history.

Read on for the full WrestleMania Backlash 2021 card and all you need to know to watch a WrestleMania Backlash live stream online from anywhere.

Live stream WrestleMania Backlash from outside your country

You'll be able to watch WrestleMania Backlash from a wide range of countries with WWE Network, but if you don't want to grab a new membership there are plenty more live streams available. We're rounding up all the best places to watch in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Japan, and India just below.

If there aren't any reliable WWE live streams in your country, or if you're away from home and your plans have been scuppered by geo-blocking, we've got a top tip to make sure you don't miss out as well.

Watch a WrestleMania Backlash live stream from anywhere 

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How to live stream WrestleMania Backlash in the US - Peacock TV deal + free trial details

Peacock TV (opens in new tab)

Peacock TV is now the exclusive place to watch all of WWE's biggest events stateside. On Sunday, May 16, the first card of WrestleMania Backlash kicks off at 7pm ET / 4pm PT.

And it's a bit of a bargain, too! It only costs $4.99 a month for the Peacock Premium package (opens in new tab).

If you don't imagine you'll want Peacock for anything beyond WrestleMania Backlash. then there's also a 7-day free trial you can take advantage of (opens in new tab).

It's exceptional value for money and brings with it a host of fantastic entertainment, like like Modern Family, The Office and Saved by the Bell, and international sporting events, including Premier League soccer and, of course WWE.

- Click through to Peacock TV to start watching now (opens in new tab)

And if you're abroad right now, don't forget that you can still tune in just like you would at home with the help of a good VPN (opens in new tab). Or consult our guide to the best Peacock VPN options for more details.

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How to watch WrestleMania Backlash: live stream in Canada

WWE Network (opens in new tab)

WWE's move to Peacock doesn't affect Canadian viewers, which means the best place to watch WrestleMania Backlash is still WWE Network (opens in new tab).

WWE Network is available through local TV providers, though you'll need to pay an additional PPV fee to tune into WrestleMania Backlash, which runs on April 10 and 11, with the action beginning at 7pm ET / 4pm PT.

Canadian abroad? Then you can use a VPN (opens in new tab) to magically transport yourself back to Canada to live stream WrestleMania Backlash coverage just like you would at home.

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How to watch WrestleMania Backlash: live stream in the UK

BT Sport Box Office (opens in new tab)

BT Sport is the place to watch WrestleMania Backlash in the UK, but as it's a PPV event you'll need to purchase it from the BT Sport Box Office (opens in new tab), where it costs £14.95. 

WWE Network (opens in new tab), however, is also available in the UK, where it costs £9.99 per month, with the first month knocked down to an incredible 99p.

You'll have to prepare for a late night, because the main action gets underway at 12am BST on Sunday night. 

If you're outside the UK and want to tune in, it's simple to do with a handy tool – simply grab a VPN (opens in new tab) and follow the instructions above to live stream the action. 

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How to watch WrestleMania Backlash: live stream in Australia

WWE Network (opens in new tab)

WWE fans in Australia can tune into WrestleMania Backlash on WWE Network (opens in new tab), which is also available Down Under. A subscription costs US$9.99 per month. 

It's also being shown on Main Event (opens in new tab), which is available through both Foxtel and Optus TV. The PPV event is available for $24.95. 

The main WrestleMania Backlash action begins at 9 am AEST on Monday morning. 

Aussies abroad looking to watch a WrestleMania live stream should find that a good VPN (opens in new tab) helps them access their home streaming services wherever they are.

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How to watch WrestleMania Backlash: live stream WWE in Japan

WWE Network (opens in new tab)

If you're watching from Japan, you'll need to tune in from 8am JST on Monday morning. 

You've guessed it... you can tune in via the WWE Network (opens in new tab), which has been available in Japan for the last few years.

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How to watch WrestleMania Backlash: live stream in India

Sony Ten 1 and Ten 3 (opens in new tab)

WWE fans in India can tune into WrestleMania Backlash on both Sony Ten 1 and Ten 3 (opens in new tab), but you'll need to be up early, as the main action begins at 4.30am IST on Sunday night/Monday morning. 

If that's a little early for your liking, you'll be able to tune into WWE Network (opens in new tab) for a replay too.

WrestleMania Backlash card

  • WWE Championship Triple Threat Match: Bobby Lashley (c) vs Drew McIntyre vs Braun Strowman
  • SmackDown Women’s Championship: Bianca Belair (c) vs Bayley
  • Raw Women’s Championship Triple Threat Match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs Asuka vs Charlotte Flair
  • Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs Cesaro
  • SmackDown Tag Team Championship: Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode (c) vs Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio
  • Lumberjack Match: Damian Priest vs The Miz

Aatif Sulleyman
Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.

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