WWE Announces December 2026 Schedule for Australia and New Zealand Tour, Check Dates and Venues

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has officially announced a massive return to Australia and New Zealand in December 2026, bringing its flagship shows RAW and SmackDown, alongside the highly anticipated Premium Live Event, Wrestlepalooza: Perth. The extensive tour, which kicks off on December 9 in Melbourne, signifies WWE's renewed commitment to its passionate fanbase Down Under, including long-awaited returns to Brisbane and Auckland after seven and ten years, respectively. WWE ID Women’s Championship: Monica Monroe Ends Laynie Luck’s 320-Day Reign to Win Title.

The tour will feature a star-studded roster, with fan favourites like CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, and Randy Orton advertised for multiple dates.

Perth to Host Marquee 'Weekend Takeover'

Perth's RAC Arena is set to become a WWE stronghold, hosting a three-night spectacular as part of a new multi-year agreement with the Western Australian Government through Tourism Western Australia. This deal will see Perth host annual "WWE Weekend Takeovers" featuring a Premium Live Event from 2026 through 2028. The December 2026 events include:

• Wednesday, December 9, 2026: "Australia Live Tour" at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC, commencing at 7:30 PM AEDT.
• Friday, December 11, 2026: SmackDown at RAC Arena, Perth, starting 6:30 PM AWST.
• Saturday, December 12, 2026: Wrestlepalooza: Perth (Premium Live Event) at RAC Arena, Perth. This marks the sixth overall Wrestlepalooza event and the second under the WWE banner, as well as the first held outside North America.
• Monday, December 14, 2026: RAW at RAC Arena, Perth, starting 6:30 PM AWST.

Superstars advertised for the Perth events include CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Oba Femi, Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn, Women's World Champion Liv Morgan, WWE Women's Champion Chelsea Green, The Bloodline, GUNTHER, LA Knight, Trick Williams, Charlotte Flair, and Jade Cargill.

Wider Oceania Engagement

Beyond Perth, WWE will hold additional live events across the region:

• Wednesday, December 9, 2026: "Australia Live Tour" at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC, commencing at 7:30 PM AEDT.
• Advertised Superstars for Melbourne: CM Punk, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn, United States Champion Trick Williams, WWE Women's Champion Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, GUNTHER, and Jade Cargill.
• Tuesday, December 15, 2026: "Australia Live Tour" at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD. This will be WWE's first live event in Brisbane in seven years.
• Thursday, December 17, 2026: "New Zealand Live Tour" at Spark Arena, Auckland, NZ. This marks WWE's first visit to New Zealand in a decade.
• Advertised Superstars for Brisbane and Auckland: Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Oba Femi, World Tag Team Champions The Vision, The Bloodline, Women's World Champion Liv Morgan, LA Knight, and Je'Von Evans.

Ticket Information

General public tickets for the newly announced Melbourne, Brisbane, and Auckland events will go on sale Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 2 PM local time. An exclusive presale opportunity begins Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 1 PM local time, with registration available via wwe.com/live-tour-december. Tickets for the Perth events are already available via Ticketek.com.au. VIP packages, offering premium seating and exclusive experiences, are also on offer for all tour dates. Did Dwayne Johnson Lose Weight for a WWE Return? The Rock Sets the Record Straight.

This extensive December tour underlines WWE's strategic expansion in the Oceania region, promising an unforgettable series of events for wrestling enthusiasts and cementing Perth as a key international destination for major WWE spectacles for years to come.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 12, 2026 02:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).