For the first time since 2002, Summerslam is going to be in New York. This is the first time in the last seven years that the “Summers biggest show” isn’t in Los Angeles. It was confirmed earlier today that the 2015 edition of WWE Summerslam will be at the Barclays center in Brooklyn.
WWE issued this statement after the announcement.
“We are thrilled to be back in New York for WWE’s second largest destination event of the year,” said John P. Saboor, WWE Executive Vice President, Special Events. “We look forward to continuing our wonderful relationships with both Barclays Center and NYC & Company in what will surely be a memorable weekend in Brooklyn.”
CEO of Barclays Center, Brett Yormark, had this to say, “Brooklyn is an international brand and is the perfect stage for a major global event like WWE SummerSlam, “Our strong relationship with WWE has enabled us to host many successful events together at Barclays Center. We are excited to build on our partnership by bringing SummerSlam to Brooklyn.”
This is the first time that Summerslam will be held at the Barclays Center, however the event was previously held in New York in, 1988, 1991, 1998, and 2002. For the past six years the Staples Center, in Los Angeles held the sold-out event. Other venues to hold the event throughout it’s 27 year history are, Wembley Stadium in London, SAP center in San Jose, Target Center in Minneapolis, Air Canada Centre in Toronto, and, TD Garden in Boston.
Tickets go on sell Saturday, March, 14th, at 10 A.M. at www.barclayscenter.com and www.ticketmaster.com. You can also order tickets by phone at, (800) 745-3000.