WWE’s Royal Rumble 2025: A February Surprise in Indianapolis

One big thing

WWE has announced that the 2025 Royal Rumble will take place on February 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, breaking from its traditional January slot.

Why it matters

This shift signals WWE’s flexibility with its event calendar and highlights Indianapolis as a growing hub for major wrestling events.

The details

• The 38th Royal Rumble will be held at the home of the Indianapolis Colts.
• Ticket presale begins November 13, with general public sales starting November 15.
• WWE is partnering with Indiana Sports Corp to bring three major events to the city:
– Royal Rumble 2025
– A future WrestleMania weekend
– A future two-day SummerSlam

By the numbers

• 3: Number of WWE’s biggest Premium Live Events coming to Indianapolis
• 2: Number of days SummerSlam will expand to, mirroring WrestleMania’s format

What they’re saying

While no direct quotes are available, the press release emphasizes the partnership’s commitment to bringing major WWE events to Indianapolis.

The big picture

This move is part of a larger trend of WWE adjusting its traditional event schedule:

• WrestleMania 41 is set for mid-April in Las Vegas, later than usual.
• SummerSlam has been held in early August or even late July in recent years.

What’s next

• WWE will bring episodes of Raw, SmackDown, and live events to Indianapolis.
• NXT may also host an event in the city, though details are unclear.

The bottom line

WWE’s calendar shake-up and multi-event deal with Indianapolis underscores the company’s strategic approach to event planning and market expansion.

What do you think about WWE moving the Royal Rumble to February? Is this a positive change for the wrestling calendar? Share your thoughts in the comments below!