SmackDown added to Royal Rumble 2025 weekend in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A big event for the city of Indianapolis just got bigger. WWE announced Friday that SmackDown is joining Royal Rumble weekend in early 2025.
SmackDown will take place Friday, Jan. 31 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, via ticketmaster.com.
Kicking off with Royal Rumble on Feb. 1, 2025, Indianapolis will host WWE’s three largest stadium events at Lucas Oil Stadium, including WrestleMania and a two-night SummerSlam in future years.
Royal Rumble weekend is part of a first-of-its kind partnership betwen WWE and Indiana Sports Corp. The deal also includes Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and WWE live events in cities across Indiana, including Fort Wayne and Evansville.
Tickets for Royal Rumble 2025 are on sale now. Wrestling fans can look forward to a full card of matches, including the iconic Royal Rumble bouts for men and women.
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