WWE is bringing its biggest weekly shows back to the Jersey Shore. The company will tape Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown on the same night at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Monday, June 29, 2026. It is the first televised WWE event in Atlantic City in nearly two decades, and fans are already buzzing about a stacked roster and an iconic boardwalk backdrop.
WWE Confirms Historic Atlantic City Return
WWE, in partnership with Visit Atlantic City, the Atlantic City Sports Commission and Oak View Group, announced on May 7, 2026 that Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown will emanate from Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Monday, June 29.
The card is structured as a double taping on a single evening. The event will be a double taping of Raw and Smackdown and will take place on June 29. That means one night, two shows, and a packed audience inside the historic hall on the boardwalk.
This marks the first time that a WWE televised event will be held in Atlantic City since SmackDown in 2008. For a generation of fans who grew up watching Eddie Guerrero, John Cena and Batista light up the venue in the mid-2000s, the wait has felt endless.
WWE Raw SmackDown Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall double taping
Tickets, Presale and Event Timing
Fans should set a reminder on their phones. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, May 15 at 10am ET via Ticketmaster.com, and fans can purchase tickets during an exclusive presale starting Thursday, May 14 at 10am ET.
Here is the quick rundown for shoppers:
- Venue: Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
- Bell time: 7:30 PM ET
- Presale: Thursday, May 14 at 10 AM ET
- Public on-sale: Friday, May 15 at 10 AM ET
- Where to buy: Ticketmaster.com and WWE.com/Events
Industry watchers expect strong demand. Boardwalk Hall is one of the most storied indoor venues on the East Coast, and a double taping rarely lands in a market this size.
Star Power Stacked on the Card
This is not a B-show. Boardwalk Hall has already begun teasing the marquee names headed to the boardwalk for the night.
Advertised stars include World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley, GUNTHER, United States Champion Trick Williams, The Usos, Intercontinental Champion Penta, Bron Breakker, World Tag Team Champions The Vision, Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch, Oba Femi, Jacob Fatu and Je’Von Evans.
“Two shows. One night.” That is the tagline being pushed by Boardwalk Hall, and the lineup backs it up.
One question still hangs over the show. It has been rumored that Roman Reigns may walk away from the company due to contractual disputes over his salary, and with WWE asking him and other superstars to take a pay cut, it has been said that Reigns has been removed from many upcoming television dates as his future with the company remains in limbo. Whether the Tribal Chief actually steps through the curtain in Atlantic City could be the night’s biggest swerve.
A Venue Drenched in WWE History
Few American buildings carry the wrestling weight of Boardwalk Hall. Atlantic City has a storied WWE history that spans decades, having hosted WrestleMania V (1989), WrestleMania IV (1988) and other WWE live events.
That heritage stretches into the modern era too. Eddie Guerrero famously entered the ring with a low rider during SmackDown at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on March 9, 2004. For long-time fans, the building is a memory machine.
| Year | WWE Event at Boardwalk Hall |
|---|---|
| 1988 | WrestleMania IV |
| 1989 | WrestleMania V |
| 2004 | SmackDown (Eddie Guerrero era) |
| 2008 | Last televised WWE event before 2026 |
| 2026 | Raw and SmackDown double taping |
The geography matters too. Atlantic City is a few miles away from Philadelphia, the home of Extreme Championship Wrestling. Expect a hot, hardcore crowd that grew up on tri-state wrestling culture.
What City Officials and WWE Bosses Are Saying
The deal is a coup for local tourism leaders trying to keep Atlantic City competitive with bigger entertainment markets.
“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.”
Boardwalk Hall’s leadership echoed the excitement. “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. Our team is looking forward to welcoming back the WWE and their incredibly loyal fan base back to Boardwalk Hall and Atlantic City.”
Why This Show Matters for WWE Right Now
The timing of this announcement is no accident. 2026 has not been kind to the WWE. Although it remains a profitable company, ticket sales and viewership continue to plummet, which has forced the company to not only let go of many fan-favorite wrestlers, but also ask some of its biggest stars to take a pay cut. Hoping to make some noise and get some buzz going, WWE is making moves to help turn the tide.
A boardwalk spectacle plays into that strategy perfectly. Monday Night Raw airs Mondays on Netflix, and SmackDown airs Fridays on the USA Network. Two networks. One night. Global reach.
WWE is also leaning hard on its corporate scale. 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.
For Atlantic City, the ripple effect on hotels, restaurants and the casino floor could be significant in what is usually a packed summer week on the boardwalk. For WWE, it is a chance to reset the narrative in front of a crowd that genuinely remembers the glory days.
This is more than a routine taping. It is a homecoming for a venue that helped build WrestleMania into a cultural giant, and a flashpoint for a company trying to win back its loyal base in 2026. Whether you grew up watching Hulk Hogan and Macho Man, fell for the Attitude Era, or jumped on board during the Bloodline saga, June 29 in Atlantic City is shaping up to feel personal. Are you planning to grab tickets, or will you be watching from home? Drop your dream match for the boardwalk in the comments and share this with the fan who has been waiting 18 years for WWE to come back.
