After adding Demolition to the now four-person WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026, WWE gave us more information about when and where Ax, Smash, AJ Styles, and Stephanie McMahon will be inducted.
Unlike NXT Stand & Deliver, the Hall of Fame Ceremony remains a part of WrestleMania weekend. It’s staying on Friday night after SmackDown. The Ceremony will once again be held in a different venue than SmackDown; this year it will be in the 5,200 seat Dolby Live at MGM Live (in 2025, it was held in the 3,800
seat BleauLive Theater at the Fontainebleau).
Here’s the announcement, straight from the ‘E:
March 2, 2026 – WWE, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), today announced that the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony will take place on Friday, April 17 at 9pm PT at Dolby Live at Park MGM as part of WrestleMania 42 week in Las Vegas.
The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony will deliver an unforgettable experience for the WWE Universe, headlined by Class of 2026 inductees Stephanie McMahon, former WWE Chairwoman and Co-CEO, Grand Slam Champion AJ Styles and Demolition. Additional inductees will be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets will go on sale starting Tuesday, March 10 at 1pm ET/10am PT via Ticketmaster.com. Fans can purchase tickets during an exclusive presale by visiting Ticketmaster.com starting Monday, March 9 at 1pm ET/10am PT.
Additionally, WWE Hall of Fame Priority Passes will soon be available through On Location, the Official Fan Hospitality Partner of WWE. These exclusive packages will provide unparalleled access to every electrifying moment, including premium seating, Superstar Meet & Greet opportunities, and more. To learn more, visit: http://onlocationexp.com/wwehof.
We’re still waiting on broadcast details. The 2025 Ceremony streamed on YouTube, Netflix, and/or Peacock, depending on your location.
