WWE has officially locked in the Royal Rumble 2027 location, confirming the host venue for its first major premium live event of 2027.
Royal Rumble 2027 will be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, marking the event’s return to the United States following the 2026 edition held in Saudi Arabia.
Where Is Royal Rumble 2027 Taking Place?
Royal Rumble 2027 will emanate from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals. It is the same building that hosted WrestleMania 26 in 2010, when the venue was still known as University of Phoenix Stadium.
When Is Royal Rumble 2027?
WWE has confirmed Royal Rumble 2027 for February 2027, but an exact date and ticket on-sale information have not been announced yet. This post will be updated as soon as WWE and TKO confirm further details.
Dana White Announces the Royal Rumble 2027 Location
The announcement came during a press conference featuring UFC President Dana White, who confirmed the news as part of a larger partnership agreement between TKO and the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Alliance.
In February 2027, WWE will bring one of its biggest annual events to Arizona, the Royal Rumble. I can tell you this: WWE has a very passionate global fanbase, and we’re looking forward to bringing that buzz and economic impact here to Arizona.
That deal isn’t limited to WWE. It’s a multi-year partnership spanning seven major events across TKO’s portfolio, including WWE, UFC, Zuffa Boxing, and PBR, with the Royal Rumble standing out as one of the headline attractions.
White made clear the excitement around bringing the event to Arizona, pointing to WWE’s passionate global fanbase and the buzz and economic impact the Royal Rumble is expected to generate for the state when it arrives in February 2027.
Royal Rumble 2027 Starts the Road to WrestleMania 43
The Royal Rumble’s return to U.S. soil also carries extra significance this cycle, as it kicks off the road to WrestleMania season, with WrestleMania 43 itself set to take place in Saudi Arabia.
Royal Rumble 2027: Everything We Know So Far
- Event: WWE Royal Rumble 2027
- Venue: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Date: February 2027 (exact date to be announced)
- Previous host: Saudi Arabia (Royal Rumble 2026)
- Announced by: TKO and the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Alliance
- Next up: WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia
