WWE Royal Rumble Set for State Farm Stadium
WWE will stage its 2027 Royal Rumble at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 6, with tickets going on sale in November.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Wrestling
WWE announced its 2027 Royal Rumble, the 40th annual edition, will take place Saturday, February 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The event will be preceded by a Friday, February 5 double-header at Desert Diamond Arena featuring Friday Night SmackDown and AAA Road to Rey de Reyes.
Why it matters
The announcement marks Arizona's third time hosting the Royal Rumble, following 2013 and 2019. Winners of the 30-man and 30-woman matches earn a championship opportunity at WrestleMania 43.
The 2027 Royal Rumble is the 40th annual edition and will feature 30-man and 30-woman matches. Ticket details for the February 5 double-header remain pending.
The players
WWE
WWE is a professional wrestling entertainment company owned by TKO Group Holdings and known for its flagship events including the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania.
Arizona Sports & Events Alliance
The Arizona Sports & Events Alliance is a state-backed organization that works to attract major sporting and entertainment events to Arizona venues.
Legends Global
Legends Global is a sports and entertainment hospitality and venue management company that partners with stadiums and arenas on event operations.
The details
Royal Rumble tickets go on sale to Club WWE members with presale starting Monday, November 16 at 12pm ET, followed by a general presale Tuesday, November 17 at 12pm ET. Public sales open Wednesday, November 18 at 12pm ET through SeatGeek.com.
Timeline
May: TKO Group Holdings, Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, and Legends Global announced a seven-event, three-year agreement.
November 16: Club WWE member presale begins at 12pm ET.
November 17: General presale begins at 12pm ET.
November 18: Royal Rumble tickets go on sale at 12pm ET via SeatGeek.com.
February 5, 2027: SmackDown and AAA double-header at Desert Diamond Arena.
Season Trajectory
Arizona's third Royal Rumble, following 2013 and 2019, extends a pattern of the event returning to the state roughly every six years. The 2027 date also positions the Rumble winners for a WrestleMania 43 title opportunity, shaping the road to that spring event.
Fans planning to attend should note that Club WWE members can buy tickets a day before the general public. Royal Rumble winners earn a championship match opportunity at WrestleMania 43.
The takeaway
Fans who want Royal Rumble seats should join Club WWE before the November 16 presale to get first access. Tickets for the February 5 and February 6 events are sold through separate on-sale windows.
What happens next
Club WWE member presale begins November 16 at 12pm ET, followed by general presale on November 17 and public sales on November 18 at 12pm ET via SeatGeek.com.
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More information
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