MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis is going to get slammed with one of pro wrestling's biggest events.
WWE announced its SummerSlam event will be held at U.S. Bank Stadium in August 2026.
The two-night event on Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 2 will be the first WWE stadium event ever in the Twin Cities, and the first "premium live event" from WWE in Minneapolis since 2019.
“U.S. Bank Stadium is an absolutely world-class venue, situated in a city with rich wrestling history and an amazing fan base,” said Chris Legentil, WWE EVP, Talent Relations & Head of Communications, in a statement. “We’re excited to bring two nights of SummerSlam to Minneapolis in 2026.”
In addition to the main event, Minnesota Sports and Events is planning additional fan and community events around the area.
“We will make this summertime wrestling extravaganza accessible for fans of all ages," said Wendy Blackshaw, President and CEO of Minnesota Sports and Events, in a statement. Through a variety of festivities and ancillary events in the Twin Cities and affordable tickets to the main events at U.S. Bank Stadium, this will be a SummerSlam for all."
Minnesota officials were hoping to draw WrestleMania to the state in 2025, but lost its bid to Las Vegas. However, SummerSlam has been among WWE's biggest annual events, setting a record for ticket sales for the upcoming 2024 event in Cleveland.
While SummerSlam is still two years away, fans can sign up to be notified of pre-sale ticket opportunities on the WWE website.
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