Summary

WWE will launch its SummerSlam 2026 promotion with a fan event on May 2 at the Huntington Bank Rotunda inside Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.

The event is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. local time and will feature appearances by LA Knight and Maxxine Dupri. Fans in attendance will also be entered for giveaways and prizes, including a chance to win tickets to SummerSlam.

This year's SummerSlam is set for August 1 and 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, marking the first time the event will be presented as a two-night show.

Event details at Mall of America

The public event listing frames the appearance as the start of WWE's road to SummerSlam in Minnesota. Dana Wessel of 93X is listed as the host for the kickoff event.

Along with the advertised appearances from LA Knight and Maxxine Dupri, the listing says fans can expect live Superstar appearances, giveaways and ticket opportunities tied to SummerSlam weekend.

What this means for WWE's SummerSlam push

Starting the SummerSlam rollout at Mall of America gives WWE an early on-the-ground promotional stop in the same market that will host the stadium show in August. With Minneapolis getting the first two-night SummerSlam, this kind of fan event helps build local momentum well ahead of the premium live event.

The added local promotion also fits with Tiffany Stratton doing media for SummerSlam, as the reigning WWE Women's United States Champion is from Prior Lake, Minnesota.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.