The 2026 SummerSlam event will be the city’s first Premium Live Event since 2019 and will also mark WWE’s debut in hosting a stadium event in Minneapolis. Apart from the two-night main event, there will be additional fan and community activities organized by WWE and MNSE in the days before and after the SummerSlam event.
EVP of Talent Relations & Head of Communications at WWE, Chris Legentil, expressed enthusiasm about bringing SummerSlam to Minneapolis for two nights in 2026, highlighting U.S. Bank Stadium’s top-notch facilities and the city’s passionate wrestling audience.
Michael Vekich, Chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, expressed honor in hosting WWE’s SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium in 2026, promising a warm welcome and a superior experience for WWE Superstars, fans, and visitors.
CEO of Minnesota Sports and Events, Wendy Blackshaw, shared her excitement in welcoming the WWE Universe to Minnesota for SummerSlam, emphasizing inclusivity for fans of all ages through various events in the Twin Cities and affordable ticket options for the main events at U.S. Bank Stadium.
U.S. Bank Stadium, home to the Minnesota Vikings, is a modern indoor venue in Minneapolis, having hosted prestigious events like Super Bowl LII (2018) and the NCAA Men’s Final Four (2019). The stadium was also recognized as the NFL’s top venue by The Athletic in 2023.
The announcement follows a successful ticket sales event for this year’s SummerSlam, scheduled to take place at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 3. The 2023 SummerSlam event at Ford Field in Detroit set a gate record for non-WrestleMania events with $8.5 million in revenue.
For more information on pre-sale registration, visit: https://www.wwe.com/summerslam2026-presale-registration.
