To watch WWE SummerSlam 2020, the best option was to stream it on the WWE Network, which cost $9.99 per month and included a free 1-month trial for first-time subscribers. The event took place on August 23, 2020, with the main card starting at 7 p.m. ET and the kickoff show beginning at 6 p.m. ET. The WWE Network was accessible via app on iOS and Android devices, gaming consoles like PS4 and Xbox One, and streaming devices such as Roku and Amazon Fire Stick. Additionally, the kickoff show could be watched for free on WWE's official Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube channels. The event was held at the WWE ThunderDome at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, without a live audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic but featured virtual fans on LED boards. Hence, the primary way to watch SummerSlam 2020 was through the WWE Network with a low monthly subscription or free trial for new users or via their social media channels for the kickoff show.