AEW Grand Slam Australia: Broadcast Details Revealed for February 15 Event

One Big Thing

AEW Grand Slam Australia faces a 20-hour broadcast delay, airing after NBA All-Star coverage on February 15, with an expected start time of 10:30 PM EST on TNT.

Key Details

• Show will air at approximately 10:30 PM EST/7:30 PM PST
• MAX streaming platform expected to simulcast with TNT
• Two-hour broadcast format similar to AEW Collision
• Event takes place at Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Broadcast Strategy

TNT chose this time slot to maximize viewership by:

• Following NBA All-Star coverage as lead-in programming
• Maintaining Collision’s regular West Coast time slot
• targeting prime viewing hours across time zones

Match Card Considerations

AEW faces a strategic decision for the opening segment:

• Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay vs. Konosuke Takeshita and Kyle Fletcher confirmed
• Potential use of ex-WWE talent to capture early viewer attention

Why It Matters

This marks AEW’s first major event in Australia, though local expectations have shifted from an initial stadium show concept to a television taping format. The broadcast timing could impact:

• International viewer engagement
• Social media discussion
• Overall show ratings

By The Numbers

• 20-hour delay from live event to broadcast
• 2-hour show duration
• 3 different time zones to consider for U.S. broadcast

What do you think about TNT’s decision to delay the broadcast? Share your thoughts in the comments below about how this might affect your viewing plans for AEW Grand Slam Australia.