AEW Redemption in Montreal Will Start an Hour Earlier Than Usual

Tony Khan has announced a schedule adjustment for AEW Redemption, the promotion’s upcoming pay-per-view event in Montreal. Taking to social media, Khan confirmed that the main card will kick off at 7 p.m. Eastern — a full hour earlier than AEW’s standard PPV start time. The Buy In pre-show will get things underway at 6 p.m. Eastern.

The time change is a notable logistical shift for fans planning their evening around the event. AEW has traditionally launched its pay-per-view main cards at 8 p.m. Eastern, so viewers will want to mark their calendars accordingly to avoid missing any of the action. The Buy In, which typically features undercard bouts and angle development before the ticketed portion of the card, will now serve as the lead-in starting at the 6 p.m. slot.

Redemption takes place in Montreal, Quebec, Canada — a marquee market for professional wrestling with a passionate fanbase and a storied history in the sport. Hosting a major pay-per-view north of the border carries its own significance, and the earlier bell time may reflect logistical considerations tied to the venue or the Canadian market.

With the adjusted start time now confirmed directly by Khan, AEW fans both in attendance and watching at home will want to plan accordingly. As the card for Redemption continues to take shape, the earlier window gives the promotion a bit more room to breathe across what figures to be a full night of action.