WWE to return to Auckland Spark Arena this December

NZ HeraldStuffMonday 12 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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WWE has announced a Superstars event at Auckland's Spark Arena on 17 December. This marks the wrestling organisation's first appearance in the city in ten years. Expected performers include Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, and LA Knight.

Key facts

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  • WWE Superstars event in AucklandNZ HeraldStuff
  • Venue: Spark ArenaNZ HeraldStuff
  • Tickets on sale: 2pm, Thursday 15 OctoberStuff
  • Last Auckland show: August 2016Stuff

The full story

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WWE has announced a Superstars event at Auckland's Spark Arena for December. The show is advertised as an all-ages event.NZ HeraldStuff

The event marks the first time the wrestling organisation has performed in Auckland in ten years. This follows a 2016 sold-out show at the venue, then called Vector Arena, which was attended by approximately 12,000 fans. A scheduled 2020 event at the arena was eventually cancelled due to Covid restrictions.NZ HeraldStuff

Advertised performers for the Auckland show include Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Oba Femi, Liv Morgan, LA Knight, and Je’Von Evans. The Vision and The Bloodline are also listed, though WWE notes talent is subject to change.NZ HeraldStuff

Tickets are scheduled to go on sale at 2pm on Thursday, 15 October. There is conflicting information regarding the event date, with the arena listing the show for Thursday, 17 December, while promotional copy on the same listing refers to Thursday, 16 December.Stuff

Where reports differ

  • The event date is listed as 17 December in one part of the arena listing and 16 December in promotional copy.Stuff

Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and Stuff.

How they headlined it

First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 12 Oct, 11:24am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 63 minutes
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    WWE announces return to Auckland for the first time in 10 years (opens in new tab)

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    Ten years after a sellout Auckland show, WWE is coming back (opens in new tab)