Overview
- TKO and the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance confirmed the plan at a press conference on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, announcing WWE’s Royal Rumble will be staged in Arizona in February 2027.
- WWE has named State Farm Stadium in Glendale as the venue but has not released the exact event date or the public ticket on-sale timetable.
- The announcement is part of a three-year deal to host seven events across TKO brands, with Noche UFC set for Sept. 12, 2026 at Desert Diamond Arena and the PBR World Finals scheduled May 20–23, 2027.
- State Farm Stadium holds more than 60,000 people, has a retractable roof, and previously hosted WrestleMania XXVI and multiple Super Bowls, making it suitable for a large-scale WWE production.
- Officials say the slate is aimed at driving out-of-market attendance and hotel and restaurant spending, while fans should expect future updates on tickets and any additional Zuffa Boxing dates.