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WWE announces 40th annual Royal Rumble for February 2027
WWE has officially announced that the 40th annual Royal Rumble will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2027, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. This event marks the beginning of the road to WrestleMania 43.
The weekend will feature multiple events. On Friday, February 5, Desert Diamond Arena will host a double event consisting of Friday Night SmackDown and AAA Road to Rey de Reyes. The Royal Rumble itself will feature the traditional 30-man and 30-woman matches, with winners earning championship opportunities at WrestleMania 43.
Ticket sales are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, via SeatGeek. Prior to the general sale, exclusive presales will be available for Club WWE members starting November 16, followed by a general presale on November 17. VIP Experience packages will also be offered through On Location, a TKO official provider.
Entities
AAA · Arizona Sports and Events Alliance · Glendale · Glendale, Arizona · Legends Global · State Farm Stadium · TKO Group Holdings · WWE
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 40th annual Royal Rumble will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2027. www.tuttowrestling.com · prowrestling.net · www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The event will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. www.tuttowrestling.com · prowrestling.net · www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Desert Diamond Arena will host Friday Night SmackDown and AAA Road to Rey de Reyes on February 5, 2027. prowrestling.net · www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Winners of the 30-man and 30-woman Royal Rumble matches will receive a championship match opportunity at WrestleMania 43. prowrestling.net · www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] General ticket sales for the Royal Rumble will begin on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. www.tuttowrestling.com · prowrestling.net · www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] WWE is partnering with Arizona Sports and Events Alliance and Legends Global for the event. www.tuttowrestling.com · prowrestling.net · www.sportskeeda.com