Wrestling’s “Biggest Party of the Summer”, SummerSlam is WWE’s second-most prestigious Premium Live Event after WrestleMania. First held in 1988, the show has become an annual summer spectacular, featuring some of the best bouts of the year and appearances from some of the entertainment world’s biggest stars. From Shawn Michaels’ ladder match with Razor Ramon in 1995 to an emotional victory for Daniel Bryan over John Cena in 2013, SummerSlam has thrilled wrestling fans throughout the decades and remains a bucket-list experience for any fan of professional wrestling.
In 2023, SummerSlam is set to take place at Ford Field in Detroit on 5 August. It will be the first time since 1993 that the event has been staged in Michigan, and the first WWE event at Ford Field since WrestleMania in 2007.
Wrestling Superstars in action at this year’s SummerSlam will include Universal Champion Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Brock Lesnar, and Charlotte Flair. Major titles like the World Heavyweight Championship, Intercontinental Championship, and Undisputed WWE Universal Championship will all be on the line, making this one of WWE’s most high-stakes, high-profile events of the year.
What to Expect at SummerSlam 2023
WWE events are generally organized around a "card" of matches. Taking place one after another, these matches see 2 or more wrestlers pit their strength (and their wits) against each other in an attempt to achieve victory by pinning their opponent to the ground, or making them submit. Between matches, WWE keeps fans entertained with backstage interviews, interactive segments, and surprise appearances.
As one of WWE’s “Big 5” Premium Live Events – alongside Money in the Bank, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, & WrestleMania – SummerSlam is often home to some of the biggest matches of the year. Expect title belts to be on the line and scores to be settled during contests throughout the night.
Some of the most iconic battles in WWE history have taken place at SummerSlam over the years. These include a classic Intercontinental Title match between Bret Hart and British Bulldog at Wembley Stadium in 1992; the first-ever Tables, Ladders & Chairs match between The Hardyz, Dudley Boys, and Edge & Christian in 2000; and a highly emotional WWE Championship bout between John Cena and Daniel Bryan in 2013.
SummerSlam Confirmed Matches
Confirmed matches for this year's SummerSlam event are as follows:
- Cody Rhodes v Brock Lesnar
- Seth Rollins (c) v Finn Balor (World Heavyweight Championship)
- Asuka (c) v Charlotte Flair v Bianca Belair (WWE Women's Championship)
- Roman Reigns (c) v Jey Uso (Undisputed WWE Universal Championship)
- Ricochet v Logan Paul
- Gunther (c) v Drew McIntyre (WWE Intercontinental Championship)
WWE Schedule
SummerSlam will take place at Ford Field in Detroit on 5 August 2023.
WWE events taking place around the date of the PPV include:
- Monday Night Raw: Houston · 31 Jul 2023
- Friday Night SmackDown: Dayton · 4 Aug 2023
- Monday Night Raw: Minneapolis · 7 Aug 2023
- Friday Night SmackDown: Calgary · 11 Aug 2023
- Monday Night Raw: Winnipeg · 14 Aug 2023
- Friday Night SmackDown: Toronto · 18 Aug 2023
After SummerSlam, the next of WWE’s Big 5 PPVs will be Survivor Series on 25 November 2023.
2023 Tickets & Prices
Ford Field is a domed American football stadium in Downtown Detroit. The venue is home to the NFL’s Detroit Lions, and held WrestleMania 23 in 2007.
Ford Field has a capacity of over 65,000. Tickets on the Upper level are available from around $87 at present, with ringside tickets closer to $230.
Standard Tickets
Seating at Ford Field is split across 4 main levels:
- Ringside Floor (Sections A–Y) – a fan favorite seating area, ringside floor tickets bring you up close to the action with seats on the arena floor, just feet away from the action
- Main Concourse (100 Level) – tickets on the Main Concourse provide close-up, slightly elevated views from the venue’s lowest tier of seating
- Mid Level (200 Level) – the middle tier of Ford Field combines value with wide ranging views that still don’t feel too far away from the ring
- Upper (400 Level) – seats on the arena’s top tier are a great place to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a bird’s-eye-view of the action
How to get Cheap Tickets
WWE tickets sell out quickly, so purchasing your tickets as soon as possible is highly recommended. For those who wish to wait until closer to the event, it is possible that some resale tickets may drop in price around a week before the PPV takes place, but this is still a risky strategy as demand could also drive ticket prices up.
Official tickets for this year’s SummerSlam are almost sold out, however a whole host of resale tickets are still available online. While cheap tickets are difficult to come by, wrestling fans can still secure fantastic seats.
To help you secure the very best SummerSlam tickets, Koobit compares prices from primary and secondary sellers, meaning you’ll find the right seats at the best price.
Where to Buy Tickets
Ticketmaster is the official seller for SummerSlam at Ford Field and the quickest, cheapest, and safest way to buy tickets is online. By comparing prices from a wide range of official suppliers and resellers, Koobit can help you secure the right tickets at a great price.
WWE Merchandise & Apparel
Fanatics sells a huge selection of official WWE merchandise, meaning you can look the part, for the best price, before you even arrive at the event.
How to Get to the Event
For events at Ford Field, visitors can arrive by car or public transport.
For those driving to the venue, parking facilities can be found adjacent to Ford Field during games and events on a first come, first serve basis. Around 5,000 parking spaces surround Ford Field and numerous privately operated parking facilities (30,000 spaces) can be found within 1.7 km (20 min) walk of the venue.
A number of bus services are available for visitors to Ford Field. Routes 261, 3, 4, 52, 6, 635 all stop close to the stadium. Alternatively, Q-Line light rail services are one of the easiest and quickest ways to navigate Detroit. Montcalm St (North & South), Grand Circus (North & South), Sproat St (North), and Adelaide (South) are some of the closest stations to the venue.
For more information, visit the Ford Field Travel & Parking page. Event-specific info can be found by clicking through to an event and viewing its specific Travel & Parking section.
For all the latest information on WWE and SummerSlam, including schedule and ticketing information, visit the WWE page.
