WWE Sets Money in the Bank 2026 Matches in New Orleans

WWE Money in the Bank 2026 takes place Saturday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. ET at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, featuring men's and women's ladder matches, a World Heavyweight Championship defense, and a Women's World Championship triple threat match.

According to WWE, ESPN, CBS Sports, and Bleacher Report previews, the event gives two competitors a contract for a future world title opportunity. Roman Reigns will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against LA Knight in the expected main event.

ESPN reported that the men's ladder match includes Bron Breakker, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Penta, CM Punk, and Kevin Owens. Several analysts identified Breakker, Penta, and Owens as possible winners because of their championship potential and previous WWE accomplishments.

"Breakker is a future main-event star, and winning Money in the Bank would place him in the championship picture with a variety of future cash-in possibilities." said Juliana Daddio, ESPN contributor.

Daddio also considered Kevin Owens a possible winner because of his experience in chaotic ladder matches, while ESPN contributors Sean Coyle and Joe Fortenbaugh selected Penta and Breakker respectively in their predictions.

"It's Perez's time. She has spent far too long in the background of The Judgment Day." said Sean Coyle, ESPN wrestling contributor.

The women's Money in the Bank match features Roxanne Perez, Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend, Jacy Jayne, Sol Ruca, and Lola Vice. WWE and multiple media previews highlighted Perez and Stratton as leading candidates.

"The briefcase gives her a chance to break away from The Judgment Day, establish herself as a singles star again and become an immediate threat to teammate Liv Morgan's Women's World Championship aspirations." said Juliana Daddio, ESPN contributor.

Roman Reigns enters the event as champion after winning the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42, according to CBS Sports. LA Knight is seeking his first world title victory in WWE after previous unsuccessful challenges.

"I would say 25%. It would be cool to see LA Knight pull off the upset and capture the World Heavyweight Championship because of his popularity, his in-ring talent and exceptional mic skills." said Juliana Daddio, ESPN contributor.

The card also includes Oba Femi versus Bronson Reed and Stephanie Vaquer defending the Women's World Championship against Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan. WWE.com predicted Reigns would retain, while previews noted the matches could shape future storylines.

"Money in the Bank is all about what happens after the briefcase is unhooked, not before or during." said Joe Fortenbaugh, ESPN contributor.

Reports cited by Yahoo Sports said WWE creative had narrowed possible ladder match winners, with Breakker and Penta among the men's favorites and Perez and Lash Legend among the women's choices.

"I'll admit there's some galaxy-brain thinking going on here, but it also creates an opportunity to give Knight a long-awaited title run while paving the way for a fresh main event at Crown Jewel, also in November." said Joe Fortenbaugh, ESPN contributor.

Fightful reports cited by Yahoo Sports also mentioned speculation about Enzo Amore's potential WWE return and noted that Sheamus had not held substantial talks with AEW, while other reported creative updates involved WWE talent and storylines.

"substantial" talks with AEW were not reported for Sheamus, according to Fightful information cited by Yahoo Sports.

Money in the Bank 2026 remains scheduled with the men's ladder match, women's ladder match, championship contests, and singles match between Oba Femi and Bronson Reed on the New Orleans card.