ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Get ready to rumble! The WWE Royal Rumble is coming to Tropicana Field for the first time in nearly 30 years.
The last time Tampa Bay fans saw a live Royal Rumble was back in 1995, according to a news release. Since then, the news release says in part: "The St. Petersburg and Clearwater areas have become one of the most sought-after destinations in the county. We’re excited about the opportunity to show WWE’s passionate fans what makes St. Pete a first-class sports destination."
The Royal Rumble is scheduled to happen on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Tropicana Field. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20.
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“Tampa Bay has long been a terrific market for WWE,” John Porco, WWE executive vice president of live events, said in a previous statement. “Thanks to our partners at the Tampa Bay Rays, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, we look forward to a fantastic schedule of events in January.”
Royal Rumble will be headlined by the 30-man and 30-woman Royal Rumble matches, with the winners of both receiving a Championship match opportunity at WrestleMania 40.
Two days later after the Royal Rumble, wrestlers will cross over the bay and Monday Night Raw will emanate from Amalie Arena in Tampa on Jan. 29.
“We are excited to welcome WWE back to Tropicana Field for the 2024 Royal Rumble,” said Tampa Bay Rays President Matt Silverman. “The Royal Rumble will provide first-class sports entertainment to both those seeing the action in person and watching as part of a worldwide television audience. This event will bring visitors from around the globe to experience the beauty of our area and all it has to offer