GLENDALE, Arizona — WWE will hold the 40th annual Royal Rumble on Saturday, February 6, 2027 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the company announced Friday.
The milestone event marks Arizona's third time hosting the Royal Rumble, following previous editions in 2013 and 2019. As part of Royal Rumble weekend, Desert Diamond Arena will host a double event on Friday, February 5 featuring both Friday Night SmackDown and AAA Road to Rey de Reyes.
Ticket sales for the Premium Live Event begin Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at noon ET/10 a.m. MST via SeatGeek.com. General presale for tickets begins Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at the same time. An exclusive presale for Club WWE members starts Monday, November 16, 2026.
VIP Experience packages will be available through On Location, TKO's Official VIP Experience Provider. The 30-man and 30-woman Royal Rumble Match winners will each receive a championship match opportunity at WrestleMania 43.
The announcement comes as part of a seven-event, three-year agreement announced in May 2026 between TKO Group Holdings, Arizona Sports & Events Alliance and Legends Global to stage premier UFC, WWE, PBR and Zuffa Boxing events in Arizona through 2029. The agreement includes NOCHE UFC, the Royal Rumble and the PBR World Finals: Championship.
The Royal Rumble will stream exclusively on the ESPN App in the U.S. for fans with an ESPN Unlimited plan and on Netflix internationally.
Additional ticketing information for the Friday Night SmackDown and AAA Road to Rey de Reyes events at Desert Diamond Arena will be announced in the coming weeks.
