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WWE Announces Ticket Information for WWE Backlash in Tampa, Florida

Tampa, Florida will host WWE Backlash this coming May and we now know when tickets will be going on sale.
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As announced by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque this past Saturday, WWE Backlash is heading to the city of Tampa, Florida.

The annual Premium Live Event will take place on Saturday, May 9, at the Benchmark International Arena, the home of the three-time Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning.

Levesque has promised that WWE Backlash will be a big one, as it will feature the fallout from the biggest event of the year. WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas will have concluded just three weeks earlier.

We found out Saturday afternoon at the Royal Rumble that both Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan will be challenging for the world championship of their choosing at this year's 'Showcase of the Immortals', which means they very well could be walking into WWE Backlash with gold around their waists.

Tickets for WWE Backlash will go on sale Friday, February 20 at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT) via Ticketmaster. Fans can purchase tickets during an exclusive presale, using the code WWETIX, starting Thursday, February 19 at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT) .

Additionally, WWE Backlash Priority Passes will soon be available from On Location, the Official Fan Hospitality Partner of WWE. These exclusive passes give fans the opportunity to sit ringside for the PLE, as well as take part in pre-show hospitality events with WWE Superstar appearances, ringside photo opportunities and more.

The Tampa Bay area has an extensive history of hosting WWE events, including most recently the Royal Rumble in 2024 and Saturday Night's Main Event this past summer. Additionally, the Tampa region has hosted WrestleMania 37 (2021), Hell in a Cell (2021), Backlash (2021), Battleground (2014), Extreme Rules (2011), Survivor Series (2000) and Royal Rumble (1995).

Upcoming 2026 WWE premium live event calendar:

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Elimination Chamber Chicago | WWE
  • Elimination Chamber: Saturday, February 28 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois
  • WrestleMania 42: Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 at Allegiant Stadium, in Las Vegas, Nevada
  • WWE Backlash: Saturday, May 9 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida
  • Italian Premium Live Event (not yet confirmed by WWE): Sunday, May 31 at an unknown venue
  • SummerSlam: Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Money in the Bank: Sunday, September 6 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana

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Rick Ucchino
RICK UCCHINO

Rick Ucchino is the Assistant Editor & Content Coordinator for The Takedown on SI. He also works full-time for 700WLW Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio as a local news and sports anchor, in addition to his time covering the Cincinnati Bengals for Sirius XM. Rick has been on the professional wrestling beat since 2019, having provided coverage for a number of outlets, including Fightful, SB Nation’s Cageside Seats and the Bleav Podcast Network. With an educational background in theater, creative writing and journalism, Rick focuses primarily on the storytelling aspect of pro wrestling, but he’s no stranger to the squared circle himself. He had the privilege of training with former WWE & WCW cruiserweight Jimmy Wang Yang for nearly two years and retired early due to back issues with a perfect 1-0 record in singles competition. Rick is a married father of two incredibly adorable children, who are budding pro wrestling fans themselves. Much to the chagrin of their mother. You can reach Rick at rwucchino@gmail.com

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