AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025 Start Times Main Card: US, UK, Australia and more

The AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025 pay‑per‑view event is set to deliver in a big way from The O2 Arena in London, with the main card kicking off at 6:00 PM British Summer Time (BST) on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Here’s everything fans around the world need to know about main event start times, ensuring you’re locked in from the first bell.

AEW Forbidden Door 2025 United States Main Card Start Time (ET & PT)

For fans in the United States:

• Eastern Time (ET): The main card stars at 1:00 PM ET 
• Pacific Time (PT): On the West Coast, that translates to 10:00 AM PT 

United Kingdom (BST)

In the UK, the main card airs live at:

• 6:00 PM BST on Sunday, August 24, 2025

Australia Main Card Start Time (AEST)

• Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is typically +9 hours ahead of BST (depending on specific daylight savings adjustments), putting the start at 3:00 AM AEST on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Canada, Europe and Other Key Markets

Beyond the US, UK, and Australia, here’s how the main card timing breaks down globally:

• Canada: Mirrors US timing, 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT in most provinces
• Central Europe (CEST): Typically +1 hour ahead of BST, so 7:00 PM CEST
• Japan (JST): +8 hours ahead, 2:00 AM JST on August 25
• New Zealand (NZST): Roughly +12 hours ahead, 6:00 AM NZST on Monday

In summary:

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