WWE kicked off 2026 with big announcements. The company revealed new tour dates and premium live events (PLEs). Fans are buzzing about the Royal Rumble and beyond.
WWE announced nine new Raw and SmackDown dates for the Road to WrestleMania tour. Tickets go on sale January 13 at 10 a.m. local time. Presale starts January 12. Key stops include Friday, March 6, SmackDown in Portland at Moda Centre. Monday, March 9, Raw hits Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena. Friday, March 13, SmackDown lands in Phoenix at PHX Arena.
More dates follow. Monday, March 16 Raw in San Antonio at Frost Bank Centre. Friday, March 27, SmackDown in Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena. Monday, March 30, Raw returns to New York’s Madison Square Garden. The tour continues on Monday, April 6, at Houston’s Toyota Centre. Friday, April 1,0 SmarkDown in San Jose at SAP Centre. Monday, April 13, Raw closes in Sacramento’s Golden 1 Centre.
They join the earlier 11 dates from November. Like February 2 Raw in Philadelphia, Xfinity Mobile Arena. February 6 SmackDown in Charlotte’s Spectrum Centre. Fans can buy tickets via Ticketmaster or AXS. Presale registration is at WWE.com.
The year starts hot with the Royal Rumble on January 31. It takes place at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Roman Reigns declared entry on January 23 on SmackDown. The Tribal Chief’s return shocked fans. Confirmed men’s entrants include Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Jey Uso, Rey Mysterio, CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, and Sami Zayn.
Women’s field is stacked, too. Winner picks a title shot at WrestleMania 42. The men’s winner chooses the world Heavyweight or Undisputed WWE Championship.
Next is Elimination Chamber on February 28 at the United Centre in Chicago. It builds to WrestleMania 42 over two nights, April 18-19, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. SummerSlam follows August 1-2 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Money in the Bank hits September 6 at Smoothie King Centre in New Orleans.
WWE plans SmackDown upgrades in 2026. The show returns to three hours with fresh creative. Saturday Night’s Main Event Kicks off the Year.
Gaming fans got news, too. WWE 2K26 pre-orders open January 30. It features the Attitude Era edition and New NXT stars like Blake Monroe Borne, Ricky Saints and Zaria. Possible ECW legend Steve Carino joins. Release expected by March 31 in fiscal year 2026. CM Punk is teased as the cover star.
WWE President says, “2026 will expand our global reach with epic events.” Fans praise the packed schedule. Tickets for WrestleMania 42 are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
This promises non-stop action. Superstars like Reigns and Punk gear up. The WWE Universe counts down to Riyadh Rumble.
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