WWE Royal Rumble 2027: Date, Venue and Ticket Details

WWE has officially announced the date and location for the 2027 Royal Rumble, confirming that the 40th edition of the iconic premium live event will take place on Saturday, February 6, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The announcement sets the stage for one of WWE’s biggest annual events, which will return to the United States after the 2026 edition was held in Saudi Arabia.

The confirmation was made on Monday through a joint press release involving WWE, the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance and Legends Global. The announcement is part of a seven-event, three-year agreement between TKO and its partners, which was first revealed in May.

Royal Rumble 2027 will also feature an expanded weekend of wrestling action in Glendale. WWE has confirmed that Friday Night SmackDown and AAA Road to Rey de Reyes will take place at Desert Diamond Arena on Friday, February 5, giving fans two additional events ahead of the main show.

WWE Royal Rumble 2027 Officially Set for February 6

WWE has selected State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, as the venue for Royal Rumble 2027. The stadium will host the 40th annual edition of the event on February 6, 2027, bringing the company’s traditional Royal Rumble spectacle back to American soil.

The announcement is significant because the 2026 Royal Rumble was held in Saudi Arabia. The upcoming edition will therefore mark the event’s return to the United States, with Arizona preparing to host another major chapter in WWE’s annual calendar.

The partnership behind the event involves the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance and Legends Global. Their collaboration with WWE forms part of a wider seven-event arrangement spanning three years under the agreement announced by TKO in May.

State Farm Stadium has been selected to host the main event, while another Glendale venue will stage the Friday night programme. The two-location arrangement will turn the Royal Rumble into a full weekend of WWE and AAA entertainment.

Royal Rumble Weekend to Feature SmackDown and AAA Road to Rey de Reyes

The 2027 Royal Rumble celebrations will begin one day before the main event. Desert Diamond Arena will host a double event on Friday, February 5, featuring WWE’s Friday Night SmackDown and AAA Road to Rey de Reyes.

WWE confirmed the additional events in its announcement, stating:

“As part of Royal Rumble weekend in Glendale, Desert Diamond Arena will host a double event on Friday, Feb. 5, featuring both Friday Night SmackDown and AAA Road to Rey de Reyes.”

The Friday programme will give fans an opportunity to experience two separate wrestling events before the 40th Royal Rumble takes place at State Farm Stadium. The inclusion of AAA Road to Rey de Reyes also highlights the growing connection between WWE and the Mexican wrestling promotion.

WWE has not yet announced ticket details for the Friday events. The company said further information about tickets for the February 5 programme will be released in the coming weeks.

Royal Rumble 2027 Tickets: Sale Date and Time Confirmed

Fans planning to attend the main Royal Rumble event will be able to purchase tickets beginning Wednesday, November 18, 2026. WWE has confirmed that general ticket sales will start at noon Eastern Time, which corresponds to 10 a.m. local time in Arizona.

Tickets for the February 6 event will be available through SeatGeek. WWE has not included the Friday night ticket information in the main event announcement, with details for SmackDown and AAA Road to Rey de Reyes expected separately.

The confirmed ticket schedule gives fans an opportunity to plan their visit to Glendale ahead of the major wrestling weekend. With the 40th edition of the Royal Rumble taking place at a large stadium venue, interest is expected to centre on both the historic milestone and the two headline matches.

Two Royal Rumble Matches Will Decide WrestleMania 43 Challengers

The traditional men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches will headline the 2027 event. Both contests will feature 30 competitors, with the winners earning championship opportunities at WrestleMania 43.

WrestleMania 43 is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in April 2027. The Royal Rumble winners will therefore have the opportunity to secure a major place on WWE’s biggest annual stage.

The two Rumble matches are among WWE’s most important annual competitions because they give the winners a direct route towards a championship match at WrestleMania. The format also creates opportunities for surprise entrants, returning superstars and unexpected eliminations, making the matches major attractions for fans.

With the 2027 event marking the Royal Rumble’s 40th edition, the winners will have an opportunity to add their names to the history of one of Professional Wrestling‘s most recognisable match formats.

Arizona Previously Hosted Royal Rumble in 2013 and 2019

The 2027 edition will be the third time Arizona has hosted the Royal Rumble. The state previously welcomed the event in 2013 and 2019, with both editions producing memorable winners and important WrestleMania storylines.

John Cena Won the 2013 Royal Rumble in Phoenix

Arizona first hosted the Royal Rumble on January 27, 2013, when the event took place at the US Airways Center in Phoenix. John Cena entered the men’s match at number 19 and eventually won by last eliminating Ryback.

The victory earned Cena a WWE Championship opportunity against The Rock at WrestleMania 29. The 2013 event featured only the men’s Royal Rumble match, as the women’s version had not yet been introduced. The first women’s Royal Rumble match took place in 2018.

Cena’s victory in Phoenix became an important part of the build-up to WrestleMania 29, setting up one of the major championship contests on the show.

Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch Won in 2019

Six years later, the Royal Rumble returned to Arizona on January 27, 2019. This time, WWE held the event at Chase Field in Phoenix, announcing an attendance of 48,193.

Seth Rollins won the men’s Royal Rumble match after entering at number 10. He lasted 43 minutes and 26 seconds before eliminating Braun Strowman to secure victory.

The women’s match was won by Becky Lynch, who entered at number 28 as a replacement for the injured Lana. Lynch went on to eliminate Charlotte Flair in the final moments to claim the victory.

Both winners went on to headline major championship storylines at WrestleMania 35. Rollins defeated Brock Lesnar to capture the Universal Championship, while Lynch closed the show by defeating Ronda Rousey and Flair in the main event.

Royal Rumble 2027 Could Add Another Historic Chapter in Arizona

The previous Arizona editions created significant moments in WWE history, and the 2027 event will give another generation of superstars the opportunity to make their mark. The two winners will earn championship matches at WrestleMania 43, with the results potentially shaping some of WWE’s biggest storylines of the year.

The return to the United States also gives WWE an opportunity to bring the Royal Rumble back to a familiar market after staging the 2026 edition in Saudi Arabia. Hosting the event at State Farm Stadium, alongside the Friday night programme at Desert Diamond Arena, will make Glendale the centre of a major wrestling weekend.

With Friday Night SmackDown, AAA Road to Rey de Reyes and the two 30-person Royal Rumble matches scheduled across February 5 and 6, fans can expect a packed programme of wrestling action. Ticket sales for the main event begin on November 18 through SeatGeek, while further details about the Friday events are expected in the coming weeks.

The 40th Royal Rumble will now have a confirmed date and venue. The remaining questions concern the participants, surprise appearances and, ultimately, which two superstars will win their respective matches and earn the opportunity to compete for championships at WrestleMania 43.