The highly anticipated wrestling event, AEW Grand Slam: Australia, is scheduled to take place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Nevertheless, the current buzz suggests that ticket sales at the box office aren’t as stellar as expected.
The announcement of AEW Grand Slam: Australia took place during the 2024 All In London pay-per-view extravaganza. This was after news broke that Tony Khan’s enterprise aimed to organize an impressive show at a stadium location in Australia in 2025.
During the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, the event’s ticket sales became the topic of conversation for commentators Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez. Interested in the turnout, Alvarez inquired, “How’s that show doing?” To which Meltzer responded, “Not good.”
Voicing his surprise, Alvarez commented, “That’s what everyone in Australia said. I mean, that’s what people in Australia said.” Meltzer, having predicted this outcome, added, “I know beforehand. They were right. I think sometimes people think, like, if you rent a stadium, they will come. But, historically in wrestling, a lot of stadium shows did not do well.”
Housing an official capacity of 52,000 for football games, Suncorp Stadium is a significant venue. It’s yet to be seen how this will translate to wrestling, but with a noteworthy lineup and increased buzz as the event approaches, ticket sales are expected to increase.