John Cena’s legendary WWE run is officially nearing its end.
After more than 20 years of headlining arenas, winning world titles, and becoming the face of an era, Cena will wrestle his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, 2025.
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The bout marks the culmination of his farewell tour, which stretched across major events throughout the year and gave fans one last chance to celebrate the 17-time world champion's storied career.
Now, everything builds toward one emotional showdown, Cena’s last walk to the ring.
When and where is John Cena’s final match?
Cena will compete for the final time on December 13, 2025, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Due to the time difference, fans in India will watch the event live on December 14.
This edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event, revived as part of WWE’s 2025 programming, will serve as the emotional send-off for one of the company’s greatest icons.
John Cena final match start time
Saturday Night’s Main Event will kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 13. This translates to 6:30 a.m IST on Sunday, December 14.
John Cena is expected to wrestle first, allowing his farewell bout to open the show. After Cena’s match, the spotlight will shift to the newer generation of WWE talent, a format he specifically pushed for as part of giving the next wave of performers more room to shine.
John Cena final match opponent
WWE has confirmed that Gunther will stand across the ring from Cena in his retirement match.
The Austrian powerhouse didn’t just get the spot, he earned it by winning The Last Time is Now Tournament, a 16-man cross-brand competition featuring stars from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT.
Gunther’s victory over LA Knight in the tournament final sealed his place as Cena’s farewell opponent, setting up a clash between two of the most dominant forces of their respective eras.
How to watch John Cena final match: TV channel and live stream
- TV Channel: Sony Sports Network (in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu)
- Live stream: Sony LIV
Saturday Night’s Main Event, which includes John Cena's final match, is also available for live TV broadcast on Sony Sports Network). Streaming options are also available on Sony LIV.
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