Two-night WWE SummerSlam announced for Minneapolis in 2026
SummerSlam is coming to Minneapolis.
WWE announced on Thursday that its biggest event of the summer will take place over two nights in 2026. The event will take place at US Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, on August 1 & 2, 2026.
Minnesota was a finalist to land WrestleMania 41 until the event was announced for Las Vegas earlier this month. Minnesota Sports and Events (MNSE) president and chief executive Wendy Blackshaw spoke to the Star Tribune and said they were told they did not get the event due to a “change in direction by new ownership.” However, Blackshaw would also say they are “optimistic that Minnesota will host WWE events here in the future.”
“We are thrilled to welcome the WWE Universe to Minnesota for SummerSlam,” Blackshaw said in a press release on Thursday. “We will make this summertime wrestling extravaganza accessible for fans of all ages. 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.”
“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. “We’re excited to bring two nights of SummerSlam to Minneapolis in 2026.”
“U.S. Bank Stadium is honored to host WWE’s SummerSlam on Minnesota’s biggest stage in 2026,” said Michael Vekich, Chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority. “We look forward to providing a warm welcome and best-in-class experience at U.S. Bank Stadium for WWE Superstars, staff, fans, and guests.”