Posted on 8/04/126 by Colin Vassallo
The 40th annual Royal Rumble will be taking place at the
State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona come February 2027.
The news was announced today by TKO, the Arizona Sports &
Events Alliance, and Legends Global.
This will be Arizona’s third time hosting Royal Rumble
following previous editions in 2019 and 2013. Fans can
register now to receive an exclusive pre-sale offer by
visiting wwe.com/RoyalRumble27. There was no mention of
being two nights and no exact date was given.
TKO will bring a total of seven events spanning across WWE,
UFC, Zuffa Boxing, and PBR to the state of Arizona over
three years as part of the agreement.
“Arizona is proud to be the first state to establish this
kind of partnership with TKO, reflecting our commitment to
innovative collaborations that create lasting economic
opportunity,” said Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. “From
hosting world-class sporting events to attracting leading
businesses and investment, Arizona continues to prove that
we do big things – and do them well. We’re excited to
partner with TKO to deliver lasting benefits for Arizona
residents by driving economic growth, creating opportunity
and showcasing everything our state has to offer.”
“Arizona is a proven destination for major live events, and
Glendale gives us two exceptional venues in State Farm
Stadium and Desert Diamond Arena,” said Peter Dropick,
Executive Vice President, Event Development and Operations
for TKO. “We look forward to working with the Arizona Sports
& Events Alliance and Legends Global to deliver this lineup
of marquee UFC, WWE, and PBR experiences for fans across the
state.”
“TKO’s globally recognized brands have an extraordinary
ability to unite passionate fans from around the world
through premier live events and media platforms,” said Jay
Parry, President & CEO of the Arizona Sports & Events
Alliance. “Over the next three years, hundreds of thousands
of visitors will travel to Arizona for these signature
events, creating an incredible opportunity to showcase our
communities and reinforce Arizona’s reputation as a premier
destination for world-class sports and entertainment – and
as a vibrant hub for business and innovation.”
“As part of this first-of-its-kind partnership, Desert
Diamond Arena and State Farm Stadium will host some of the
biggest nights in sports and entertainment over the next few
years,” said Josh Kritzler, President, North American Venues
& Content at Legends Global, which operates the host venues.
“Our job is to ensure every fan who walks through the doors
has an experience that matches these world-class events.
We’re looking forward to working alongside TKO and the
Arizona Sports & Events Alliance to deliver on that
promise.”