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  • WWE Adds 10 New Live Event Dates To 2026 Summer Tour

    WWE Adds 10 New Live Event Dates To 2026 Summer Tour

    WWE recently announced 10 new live event dates as part of its 2026 Summer Tour, expanding the company’s summer slate with non-televised shows across seven states from July 11 through August 30.

    The announcement on Thursday adds untelevised Summer Tour stops to a schedule that already includes 16 Raw and SmackDown TV tapings announced on May 7, the European Summer Tour, three Canadian dates in August, and SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on August 1 and 2.

    Tickets for all 10 events go on sale Wednesday, May 20 at 10 a.m. local in each market. A WWE presale opens Tuesday, May 19 at 10 a.m. local. Ticket and event information is available at WWE.com/Events.

    WWE 2026 Summer Tour: Full List Of New Live Event Dates

    • Saturday, July 11: Las Cruces, NM, Pan American Center
    • Sunday, July 12: Albuquerque, NM, The Pit
    • Thursday, July 16: Allentown, PA, PPL Center
    • Saturday, July 25: Stockton, CA, Adventist Health Arena
    • Sunday, July 26: Bakersfield, CA, Dignity Health Arena
    • Thursday, July 30: Springfield, IL, Bank of Springfield Center
    • Thursday, August 6: Fairfax, VA, EagleBank Arena
    • Thursday, August 13: Manchester, NH, SNHU Arena
    • Saturday, August 29: Savannah, GA, EnMarket Arena
    • Sunday, August 30: Charleston, SC, North Charleston Coliseum

    The Las Cruces stop on July 11 marks a WWE return to the Pan American Center on the New Mexico State University campus. Per local outlet El Paso Inc., Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, and Rhea Ripley are among the talent advertised for that show.

    The new batch of dates reflects TKO Group Holdings’ continued push to expand WWE’s live event footprint into mid-market venues that don’t typically host televised programming. Under Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque and President Nick Khan, WWE has steadily added domestic and international touring stops throughout 2026.

  • TKO Group to Host Seven Events in Arizona Over Three Years

    TKO Group to Host Seven Events in Arizona Over Three Years

    TKO Group Holdings has announced a three-year agreement with the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance to stage seven events in Arizona featuring WWE, UFC, PBR, and Zuffa Boxing.

    The deal will bring a series of live sports and entertainment events to the state across multiple TKO properties, though the company has not yet disclosed specific event dates, venues, or ticketing details — those announcements are expected at a later date.

    What Was Said

    Peter Dropick, Executive Vice President of Event Development and Operations for TKO, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership:

    “We’re excited to build this long-term partnership with the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance to bring some of our biggest events to the state.”

    Jay Parry, President & CEO of the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, said the agreement reflects Arizona’s capacity to host major sports and entertainment events.

    Part of a Broader Strategy

    TKO described the Arizona deal as part of a wider series of partnerships the company has formed with government and private entities across various locations to bring its live events to new markets.

    TKO Group Holdings owns WWE, UFC, PBR, and holds a stake in Zuffa Boxing. The company also operates IMG, a global sports marketing agency, and On Location, an experiential hospitality company.

    TKO’s Recent Business Momentum

    The announcement comes on the heels of a strong Q1 2026 for TKO, which reported a 26% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.597 billion. While the company fell slightly short of its earnings per share forecast — posting $1.12 against an expected $1.19 — investor sentiment remained broadly positive.

    Bernstein SocGen Group reiterated its Outperform rating on TKO stock with a $240.00 price target, citing strong monetization prospects across its sports properties.

    WWE fans in Arizona will want to stay tuned for future announcements as specific event details are confirmed in the coming months.