Backstage news regarding why WWE Money in the Bank 2026 was moved to October

This week, WWE announced that the 2026 Money in the Bank PLE has been moved from Sunday, September 6th to Saturday, October 10th in New Orleans. Fightful.com noted the following in regards to the change…

“WWE sources claimed to Fightful Select that the Money in the Bank date change was made because of a scheduling matter with broadcast partners. The move has been planned for well over a month, and known by several within the company.”

There was another reason behind the date being changed. Fightful was told by city officials that events taking place in New Orleans during early September would have increased costs for attendees. Combined with Labor Day weekend travel, the timing likely would have made the trip more expensive for fans.

WWE sources claimed to @FightfulSelect that the Money in the Bank date change was made because of a scheduling matter with broadcast partners.

The move has been planned for well over a month, and known by several within the company.

Full details are now available for Select… pic.twitter.com/usgIlQ9Iij

— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) June 8, 2026