As initially disclosed by I Love the Burg, the WWE Royal Rumble is scheduled to take place at Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays’ home, on Saturday, January 27. Tickets are currently available for purchase. It’s important to note that this coincides with the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, so anticipate a bustling atmosphere in the area. If you’re in need of accommodations, now is the optimal time to make your hotel reservations.
WWE is gearing up for a full weekend of events spanning St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa, with the Royal Rumble on Saturday, January 27 being the centerpiece. Just two days later, on January 29, Monday Night Raw will be broadcast live from Tampa’s Amalie Arena. This marks a significant occasion as the Royal Rumble returns to Tampa Bay with a live audience for the first time since 1995.