Tampa is set to host a four-day WWE takeover over the Memorial Day weekend, starting from May 24 and concluding on May 27. The event is scheduled to take place at the Yuengling Center. The lineup will consist of four key events, namely Saturday Night’s Main Event, NXT Battleground 2025, Monday Night Raw, and NXT.
The renowned wrestler, John Cena, is confirmed to make an appearance at the Saturday Night’s Main Event. As confirmed by the official press release:
“TAMPA TO HOST WWE® MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TAKEOVER
Saturday Night’s Main Event, Battleground 2025, Monday Night Raw, and NXT to be Hosted by the Yuengling Center from May 24 to May 27
Mark May 24 on your calendar – John Cena to appear on NBC’s Saturday Night’s Main Event
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The WWE, in collaboration with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and Vinik Sports Group, is pleased to announce a Memorial Day weekend takeover of the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, commencing from Saturday, May 24.
Marking this special occasion, WWE is going to present four consecutive events at the historical Yuengling Center, previously hosting the Royal Rumble® in 1995 and WWE Thunderdome. This makes it a perfect opportunity for fans to immerse themselves in exhilarating WWE action all weekend long.
In addition, John Cena will be featured on NBC’s Saturday Night’s Main Event. This also marks his first appearance in Tampa since his last appearance on Friday Night SmackDown at Amalie Arena in December 2022.
Three and four-day combo ticket packages can be exclusively purchased starting from March 14 at 10 am ET/7 am PT through Ticketmaster.com. Avail exclusive pre-sale opportunity from March 12 at 10 am ET/7 am PT to March 13 at 11:59 pm ET/8:59 pm PT through Ticketmaster.com.
Updates regarding individual event tickets will be provided at a later time.
To amplify the experience, Saturday Night’s Main Event Priority Passes are available. Fans will get premium seating, a chance to meet WWE Superstar, photo ops, ringside appearances and more. Visit https://onlocationexp.com/mainevent.
Having a long history with WWE, Tampa has hosted the Royal Rumble at Tropicana Field in 2024, WrestleMania® 37 at Raymond James Stadium in 2021 as well as the Royal Rumble at the Yuengling Center in 1995.
The NBC and Peacock television networks will broadcast the Saturday Night’s Main Event live at 8 pm ET on May 24”