# WWE Royal Rumble 2027 planning

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wwe-royal-rumble-2027-planning
> Updated: 2026-11-02T18:13:37.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

WWE has officially confirmed 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 start of the road to WrestleMania 43.

The weekend schedule includes a double header on Friday, February 5, at the Desert Diamond Arena, featuring Friday Night SmackDown and AAA Road to Rey de Reyes. The Royal Rumble matches will consist of the traditional 30-man and 30-woman formats, with winners earning championship opportunities at WrestleMania 43.

Ticket sales are scheduled to begin on November 18, 2026, via SeatGeek. Exclusive presales for Club WWE members will be available starting November 16, followed by a general presale on November 17. Additionally, VIP Experience packages will be offered through On Location, an official TKO provider.

## Claims

- The 40th annual Royal Rumble will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2027. (reported by 3 sources)
- The event will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (reported by 3 sources)
- General ticket sales for the Royal Rumble will begin on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. (reported by 3 sources)
- WWE is partnering with Arizona Sports and Events Alliance and Legends Global for the event. (reported by 3 sources)
- Desert Diamond Arena will host Friday Night SmackDown and AAA Road to Rey de Reyes on February 5, 2027. (reported by 2 sources)
- Winners of the 30-man and 30-woman Royal Rumble matches will receive a championship match opportunity at WrestleMania 43. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: WWE announces 40th annual Royal Rumble for February 2027

WWE has confirmed the 40th Royal Rumble will be held on February 6, 2027, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, kicking off the road to WrestleMania 43.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wwe-announces-40th-annual-royal-rumble-for-february-2027

### 2026-10-05: WWE Royal Rumble 2027 expected to be held in Glendale, Arizona

WWE's 40th annual Royal Rumble is expected to take place in early February 2027 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, marking a return to the United States for the event.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wwe-royal-rumble-2027-expected-to-be-held-in-glendale-arizona

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