WWE has officially unveiled the details for the highly anticipated WWE SummerSlam 2025 two-night event and surrounding shows, confirming Newark, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia as host cities for some of its biggest summer broadcasts and live experiences. The festivities will start with the final WWE SmackDown episode before SummerSlam and continue with post-event episodes of WWE Raw, showcasing major venues in the Northeast from August 1 to August 18.
Excitement Builds for the First Two-Night SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium
The WWE SummerSlam premium live event is making history in 2025 with its debut as a two-night show. Scheduled for Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, both nights will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This marks a significant evolution for SummerSlam, positioning it among WWE’s largest annual spectacles and offering fans double the in-person and broadcast excitement.
To build anticipation, the company has plotted out a series of high-profile shows before and after the main event weekend, all located in major arenas across the region. This move underscores WWE’s commitment to providing fans with a memorable and immersive experience surrounding one of its flagship events.
SmackDown Sets the Stage in Newark Before SummerSlam
The action begins on Friday, August 1, when the pivotal “go-home” episode of WWE SmackDown lands at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. This specially scheduled show takes place one day before SummerSlam launches its historic double-header, setting the tone for an action-filled weekend and attracting fans eager to see the final build-up and rivalries before the big event.
According to the official WWE statement:
“WWE® HEADED TO NEWARK, BROOKLYN & PHILADELPHIA WITH RAW & SMACKDOWN THIS SUMMER Tickets On Sale Friday, June 27 at 10am ET/7am PT Via Ticketmaster.com Friday Night SmackDown to Emanate from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on August 1 Ahead of First-Ever Two-Night SummerSlam®”
—WWE Announcement
This SmackDown episode will serve as the last televised opportunity for Superstars to gain momentum or shift storylines before the SummerSlam matches are set, making it one of the most anticipated Fridays on the wrestling calendar.
Barclays Center to Host Raw After the Biggest Event of the Summer
Immediately following
“The Biggest Party of the Summer,”
WWE will present the first Monday Night Raw after SummerSlam from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on August 4. The night traditionally delivers surprises, fallout from title changes, and emerging rivalries that spin out of the biggest event’s results.
As the press release states:
“Monday, August 4: Brooklyn, New York (Raw at Barclays Center)”
—WWE Announcement
This show is well-positioned to draw intense attention from fans, as the immediate aftermath of SummerSlam often sets up new story arcs, returning stars, and unexpected twists that shape WWE programming for the rest of the season.
Wells Fargo Center Hosts Monday Night Raw Two Weeks Later
Continuing its sweep through prominent northeastern venues, WWE Raw will head to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Monday, August 18. This edition is spaced two weeks after the core SummerSlam weekend and is expected to feature ongoing story developments and live audience excitement in a passionate wrestling city.
Details from WWE highlight:
“Monday, August 18: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Raw at Wells Fargo Center)”
—WWE Announcement
The Philadelphia event keeps the post-SummerSlam momentum going and ensures fans from multiple major cities are included in the excitement of the season’s biggest wrestling stories.
Ticket Information and Presale Dates
Event tickets for these highly awaited shows go on sale to the public beginning Friday, June 27, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Fans eager to secure their seats have the option to participate in a presale, which kicks off on Wednesday, June 25, also at 10 a.m. ET. All tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster.com, including for the historic two-night WWE SummerSlam 2025 event at MetLife Stadium.
As WWE’s update notes:
“Individual event tickets will go on sale starting Friday, June 27 at 10am ET/7am PT via Ticketmaster.com. Presale for individual event tickets will begin Wednesday, June 25 at 10am ET/7am PT. * Friday, August 1: Newark, New Jersey (SmackDown at Prudential Center) * Monday, August 4: Brooklyn, New York (Raw at Barclays Center) * Monday, August 18: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Raw at Wells Fargo Center) Tickets for SummerSlam, which takes place Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3, can still be purchased by visiting Ticketmaster.com.”
—WWE Announcement
This centralized ticket release allows both local fans and traveling wrestling followers to plan their trips and be part of the action, with several chances to attend television tapings in the days surrounding SummerSlam.
WWE’s Broad Entertainment Reach and Broadcast Partners
WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, continues to lead the global sports entertainment landscape, producing original content throughout the year for a diverse, multigenerational fanbase. WWE programming is known for its family-friendly format and broad accessibility, airing weekly across various platforms and international markets. The company’s partnership with major distribution entities like NBCUniversal, The CW, and Netflix amplifies its worldwide presence, with platforms like Peacock in the United States and Netflix internationally serving as hubs for live events, classic programming, and on-demand libraries.
The organization affirms its vast scope:
“WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.”
—WWE Announcement
This sustained expansion allows WWE to continue generating buzz around major events like SummerSlam and draw massive global audiences to both live arenas and digital streams.
The Significance of This Multi-City SummerSlam Rollout
The choice to expand SummerSlam into a two-night event and schedule associated WWE Raw and SmackDown broadcasts in Newark, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia highlights WWE’s strategy to maximize fan engagement and market presence. By anchoring its marquee event in East Rutherford and framing it with top TV tapings in nearby cities, WWE ensures persistent excitement across the region and delivers varied opportunities for fans to experience the spectacle live.
The appearances of top WWE Superstars, such as Roman Reigns and John Cena, as well as returning favorites or surprise elements after SummerSlam, are expected to shape storylines well into the fall. These August events also underline WWE’s continuous partnership initiatives with venues like Barclays Center, Prudential Center, and Wells Fargo Center, further integrating sports entertainment into the cultural events scene in each city.
With ticket sales for the WWE SummerSlam 2025 two-night event and surrounding shows set to attract thousands of passionate supporters and a worldwide streaming audience, the multi-venue approach cements WWE’s place as a leader in global sports entertainment and promises a memorable summer of action for fans old and new.
