Release - Tampa to Host WWE® Backlash in May 2
February 2, 2026
Contact: Maddie Burgner (813.301.6659, mburgner@viniksportsgroup.com)
TAMPA TO HOST WWE® BACKLASH IN MAY 2026
Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 20 at 10:00 a.m.
TAMPA, FL – As announced by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque, Backlash will take place Saturday, May 9 at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena at 7:30 p.m.
Backlash marks the first Premium Live Event following WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas and features the fallout from the biggest event of the year.
Fans can purchase tickets during an exclusive presale using code WWETIX starting Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10:00 a.m.
Additionally, Backlash Priority Passes will soon be available from On Location, the Official Fan Hospitality Partner of WWE. These exclusive passes give fans the opportunity to be ringside for every exhilarating moment, including premium seating, pre-show hospitality with WWE Superstar appearances, ringside photo opportunities and much more. To learn more, please visit onlocationexp.com/backlash.
The Tampa Bay area has an extensive history hosting WWE events including most recently the Royal Rumble in 2024 at Tropicana Field. Additionally, the Tampa region has hosted WrestleMania 37 (2021), Hell in a Cell (2021), Backlash (2021), Battleground (2014), Extreme Rules (2011), Survivor Series (2000) and Royal Rumble (1995).
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TICKETS: Tickets for this event go on sale Friday, Feb. 20 at 10:00 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com. Advanced parking passes are available at ParkWhiz.com. Visit benchmarkintlarena.com or call 813.301.2500 for more information.
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