Royal Rumble 2027 to be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona in February

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.”