All WWE 2K25 Match Types, Explained

Get ready to step into the ring with WWE 2K25, a massive offering for wrestling fans! This year's game boasts a huge variety of match types, including exciting new additions that debuted in 2024. Let's break down every match type in WWE 2K25.

New Match Types in WWE 2K25

Bloodline Rules

Following a dominant 2024, The Bloodline takes center stage in WWE 2K25, with Roman Reigns gracing the cover and the faction featured prominently in Dynasty mode. Bloodline Rules matches are essentially no-holds-barred affairs; no disqualifications, wins come via pinfall or submission. Expect plenty of interference, weapon usage, and chaotic referee situations, mirroring the real-world intensity.

Intergender Matches

Finally! After years of fan demand, WWE 2K25 delivers intergender matches, pitting male and female superstars against each other in thrilling showdowns.

Underground Matches

Blending pro wrestling with the intensity of MMA, Underground Matches remove the ropes, creating a brutal, close-quarters brawl. Superstars surround the ring to ensure the action stays contained. While debuting on Raw, these matches found a permanent home in NXT.

Returning Match Types in WWE 2K25

WWE 2K25 also brings back a massive roster of classic match types. With variations in wrestler counts and rules, the options are plentiful:

Normal Rules – Pin or Submission Victory: One on One, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way, 5-Way, 6-Way, 8-Way

Tag Team – Evenly Matched Teams: Two on Two, Two on Two – Mixed Tag, Two on Two – Tornado Tag, Three on Three, Three on Three – Tornado Tag, Triple Threat Tornado Tag, Four on Four, 4-Way Tornado Tag

Tag Team (Handicap) – Imbalanced Teams: One on Two – Tag, One on Two – Tornado Tag, One on Three – Tag, Two on Three – Tag

Ambulance Match, Casket Match: One on One only

Backstage Brawl: One on One, Two on Two, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way, 6-Way, 8-Way, Handicap – One on Two

Battle Royal: Fatal 4-Way, 5-Way, 6-Way, 8-Way

Elimination Chamber: 6-Way Only

Extreme Rules: One on One, Two on Two, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way, 5-Way

Falls Count Anywhere: One on One, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way

Gauntlet, Gauntlet Eliminator, and Gauntlet Turmoil: 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 20, and 30 Entrants

Hell in a Cell: One on One, Two on Two, Three on Three, Triple Threat, Triple Threat Tornado Tag, Fatal 4-Way, 5-Way, 6-Way

Iron Man Match: One on One only

Ladder Match: One on One, Two on Two, Three on Three, Triple Threat, Triple Threat Tornado Tag, Four on Four, Fatal 4-Way, 4-Way Tornado Tag, 5-Way, 6-Way, 8-Way

Last Man Standing: One on One only

No Holds Barred: One on One only

Royal Rumble: 10-Man, 20-Man, 30-Man

Steel Cage: One on One, Two on Two, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way

Submission Match: One on One only

Table Match: One on One, Two on Two, Three on Three, Triple Threat, Triple Threat Tornado Tag, Fatal 4-Way, 5-Way

Tables, Ladders, and Chairs: One on One, Two on Two, Three on Three, Triple Threat, Triple Threat Tornado Tag, Fatal 4-Way, 5-Way

Tournaments: One on One, Two on Two, Tag Team Tournament, Dusty Rhodes Classic

WarGames: Three on Three, Four on Four

WWE 2K25 also features custom matches, letting you create your own unique rulesets.

There you have it—a complete rundown of every match type in WWE 2K25! WWE 2K25 is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on March 14th, with Early Access starting March 7th.