WWE SummerSlam is headed to Detroit, Michigan this summer. The event will take place Saturday, August 5 from Ford Field, home of the NFL’s Detroit Lions. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 65,000 people.
- This will be the first time SummerSlam emanates from Detroit, although the 1993 installment was held in the Detroit-area (Auburn Hills, MI).
- This will be the third consecutive year that SummerSlam is held in a football stadium, following Allegiant Stadium (Paradise, NV) in 2021 and Nissan Stadium (Nashville, TN) last year.
- Ford Field hosted WrestleMania 23 back in 2007. That event, which featured the infamous Battle of the Billionaires (Vince McMahon and Donald Trump) is one of the biggest box office successes in company history.
Here’s the official SummerSlam press release:
SUMMERSLAM® HEADED TO FORD FIELD IN DETROIT AUGUST 5
First WWE Event at Ford Field Since WrestleMania® in 2007 and First SummerSlam To Be Held in Michigan In 30 Years
STAMFORD, Conn., February 7, 2023 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Ford Field in Detroit will host SummerSlam on Saturday, August 5.
SummerSlam marks the first WWE event to be held at Ford Field since WrestleMania in 2007 and the first SummerSlam to take place in the state of Michigan since 1993.
“We are excited for Ford Field to host WWE’s biggest event of the summer and look forward to the WWE Universe converging on Detroit to celebrate SummerSlam’s long-awaited return to Michigan,” said Dan Ventrelle, EVP, Talent at WWE.
“Landing WWE SummerSlam at Ford Field is a signature win for Detroit and continues the momentum of the Detroit Sports Commission in attracting major sporting events to the region,” said DSC Executive Director Dave Beachnau. “Metro Detroit enjoys a special place in WWE history and has produced many iconic moments. Thank you to the entire WWE family for entrusting us with this incredible opportunity, and we look forward to delivering a first-class experience.”
Tickets for SummerSlam will go on sale Friday, April 14, 2023, via Ticketmaster.com. To learn more about registering for presale opportunities, please visit:
https://www.wwe.com/summerslam2023-presale-registration
In addition, official SummerSlam Priority Passes will be available soon through exclusive partner On Location, giving fans the opportunity to purchase ticket packages before they go on sale to the general public. SummerSlam Priority Passes will offer fans the chance to be ringside for every exhilarating moment, including premium seating, all-inclusive pre-show hospitality with WWE Superstar appearances, ringside photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise, and much more. For more information about SummerSlam or to secure your access with a refundable deposit, please visit https://onlocationexp.com/wwe/summerslam-tickets or call 855-346-7388.
