WWE Unveils New Raw and SmackDown Dates for Road to WrestleMania 2026
Get ready for an exciting journey as WWE announces fresh dates and venues for its Road to WrestleMania tour in 2026. This year, fans can anticipate a thrilling lineup of events, including the highly anticipated Survivor Series: War Games on November 29th at Petco Park in San Diego, and John Cena's final match on December 13th at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! The new year brings even more action, with the 2026 Royal Rumble on January 31st in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the grand return of WrestleMania 42 to Las Vegas on April 18th and 19th.
Now, WWE has unveiled 11 new dates on the road to WrestleMania 42, adding even more fuel to the fire.
Here's a breakdown of the upcoming events:
- February 2, 2026: Raw at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA
- February 6, 2026: SmackDown at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC
- February 9, 2026: Raw at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH
- February 13, 2026: SmackDown at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX
- February 16, 2026: Raw at FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN
- February 20, 2026: SmackDown at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL
- February 23, 2026: Raw at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA
- February 27, 2026: SmackDown at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY
- March 2, 2026: Raw at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN
- March 20, 2026: SmackDown at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC
- April 3, 2026: SmackDown at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO
What can fans expect from these events? The February 2nd Raw episode promises intense action, as it will be the first show after the Royal Rumble. It's likely to kickstart the journey towards some of the biggest championship matches at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, and possibly even include storyline developments for the Elimination Chamber.
While WWE hasn't officially confirmed the location, Wrestlenomics reports that Chicago is the expected venue.
St. Louis fans, rejoice! The Enterprise Center will host SmackDown just a few weeks before WrestleMania 42, allowing WWE to showcase marquee matches featuring stars like Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns.
Stay tuned for more updates on WWE, AEW, and the ever-evolving world of professional wrestling. And don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments below!
