WWE® Returns to Atlantic City on Monday, June 29 with First Televised Events in Nearly Two Decades

Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall to Host Double Taping of Monday Night Raw & Friday Night SmackDown

Tickets On Sale Friday, May 15 at 10am ET

Presale Access Begins Thursday, May 14 at 10am ET

Atlantic City, NJ, May 7, 2026 – WWE, in partnership with Visit Atlantic City, the Atlantic City Sports Commission and Oak View Group, today announced it will return to Atlantic City, New Jersey with its first televised events in nearly two decades when Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown emanate from Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall located on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk on Monday, June 29.

Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, May 15 at 10am ET via Ticketmaster.com. Fans can purchase tickets during an exclusive presale starting Thursday, May 14 at 10am ET. Additional information can be found at WWE.com/Events.

Atlantic City has a storied WWE history that spans decades, having hosted WrestleMania® V (1989), WrestleMania IV (1988) and other WWE live events. This marks the first time that a WWE televised event will be held in Atlantic City since SmackDown in 2008.

“WWE’s return to Atlantic City marks another exciting chapter in our city’s ongoing evolution as a premier entertainment destination,” said Gary Musich, President and CEO of Visit Atlantic City. “From legendary WrestleMania moments to today’s world-class performances, Atlantic City continues to deliver dynamic, year-round experiences for visitors. Hosting Monday Night Raw at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall underscores our commitment to bringing globally recognized events to the destination and reinforces the energy, excitement, and nonstop entertainment that define Atlantic City.”

“Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and Atlantic City share a rich history with WWE, including hosting WrestleMania IV and V and numerous events over the years,” said Oak View Group’s Jim McDonald, General Manager, Boardwalk Hall. “We are grateful to partner with Visit Atlantic City, the Atlantic City Sports Commission, and WWE to bring two major nationally televised events – Monday Night Raw and SmackDown. Our team is looking forward to welcoming back the WWE and their incredibly loyal fan base back to Boardwalk Hall and Atlantic City.”

About WWE
WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.

About Visit Atlantic City
Visit Atlantic City is a 501(c)(6) organization formed and funded as a public-private partnership by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to create economic development through leisure tourism, conventions, sporting events, film production and group tourism.

Atlantic City is a premier travel destination on the East Coast with the first Boardwalk to open in the United States. Attracting visitors with its diverse array of tourism offerings, Atlantic City is home to nine casino resorts, an eclectic culinary scene, vibrant history, thrilling entertainment and family-friendly adventures, making it the ultimate destination where celebrations live on and inspire visitors to create memory making moments.

For complete Atlantic City tourism and convention information, visit visitatlanticcity.com. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Atlantic City Sports Commission
The Atlantic City Sports Commission was officially formed on January 13, 2015 with the support of Visit Atlantic City and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to attract sporting events, conventions and competitions to Atlantic City.

For more information, visit atlanticcitysports.org. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Oak View Group 
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the Company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

About the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA)
The only agency of its kind nationwide, the CRDA has used Atlantic City casino reinvestments as a catalyst for meaningful, positive improvement in the lives of New Jersey residents since 1984. Under the 2011 Tourism District Act, the Authority's mission evolved from statewide projects to becoming the state's key economic development agency for Atlantic City. CRDA's expanded responsibilities now include land use regulation, tourism marketing and clean and safe initiatives. The CRDA also oversees Historic Boardwalk Hall (the leading entertainment venue of its size in the country) and the Atlantic City Convention Center. In total, CRDA has invested in more than 400 projects statewide, most of which has been invested in Atlantic City, spurring business investments and expansions, and creating permanent jobs in the process. For more information about CRDA and our projects, visit njcrda.com. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/njcrda, and Twitter at x.com/NJCRDA.