The 17th annual WWE Money in the Bank PLE will take place this weekend live from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. While the PLE debuted in 2010, the Money in the Bank match has a longer history. The first match occurred in 2005 at WrestleMania 21. It continued to be a WrestleMania attraction until 2010 when the PLE launched.
This year's show will feature both men's and women's Money in the Bank ladder matches, Roman Reigns putting his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against LA Knight, Stephanie Vaquer defending the Women's World Championship against Liv Morgan or Becky Lynch and Oba Femi battling Bronson Reed.
When is Money in the Bank? What is the start time?
WWE Money in the Bank will take place Saturday with coverage beginning at 4 p.m. ET. The PLE will begin at 6 p.m. ET.
How can fans watch?
Fans with an ESPN Unlimited plan can catch all the action in the ESPN App and in the official streaming hub.
Full match card
World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. LA Knight
Women's World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan or Becky Lynch
Men's Money in the Bank ladder match: CM Punk vs. Trick Williams vs. Kevin Owens vs. Bron Breakker vs. Penta vs. Je'Von Evans
Women's Money in the Bank ladder match: Roxanne Perez vs. Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend vs. Lola Vice vs. Jacy Jayne vs. Tiffany Stratton
Oba Femi vs. Bronson Reed
What is the Money in the Bank ladder match?
The Money in the Bank ladder match is a multiperson bout where the object is to climb a ladder and obtain a briefcase hanging above the ring. Inside the briefcase is a contract for a championship match of the winner's choosing.
There are no pinfalls, submissions, disqualifications or count outs -- the only way to win the match is to claim the briefcase.
What is a Money in the Bank cash-in?
Once a superstar has the briefcase in their possession, they can "cash in" for a championship opportunity at any time. This can come by way of an announced match, but it most commonly occurs in an unexpected fashion when the champion is vulnerable.
For example, the most recent cash-in occurred at the 2025 SummerSlam PLE -- after CM Punk endured a 30-plus minute match and defeated Gunther to win the World Heavyweight Championship, Seth Rollins (feigning injury) emerged and cashed in his Money in the Bank contract beating Punk to become champion.