Cleveland, Ohio, alias the Dawg Pound will be hosting the 2024 WWE SummerSlam at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Aug. 3.
Before the event, the “Friday Night Smackdown” taking place at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Aug. 2 in addition to several other events the company plans to hold in the area leading up to the pay-per-view.
“The city of Cleveland and WWE have a rich history that spans decades,” WWE chief content officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque said in a statement.
“We are excited to bring SummerSlam, SmackDown, and a full slate of events to town in partnership with Haslam Sports Group and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission.”
It will be the first time any WWE event will be held in Cleveland Browns Stadium.
“We are thrilled for the opportunity to host WWE this August, as it further strengthens Cleveland’s growing reputation as a premier city to host major events in the U.S.,” President and CEO of Greater Cleveland Sports Commission David Gilbert said.
“This year’s SummerSlam is expected to be the largest WWE event ever hosted in Ohio and will bring significant economic impact to our community as it highlights Cleveland’s vibrant downtown, authentic experiences, and exciting attractions.”
Ticket information for SummerSlam 2024 will be released in the coming months, but fans interested in going can register for pre-sale opportunities.
The announcement of SummerSlam means there are now seven scheduled premium live events in 2024, with the next ones being NXT Stand and Deliver and WrestleMania 40 on April 6-7