The CW Network to Launch “WWE NXT” with Live Arena Shows in Chicago and St. Louis

The CW Network and WWE® today announced NXT will travel to Allstate Arena in Chicago on Tuesday, October 1, and the Enterprise Center in St. Louis on Tuesday, October 8, as part of its highly anticipated broadcast television debut on The CW Network. NXT will make its live debut on The CW on Tuesday, October 1 (8:00-10:00PM ET/PT).

Additionally, the live arena shows will feature special appearances by WWE Superstar CM Punk in Chicago and WWE Superstar Randy Orton in St. Louis.

Tickets for both events go on sale Thursday, August 15, @ 10AM local time via Ticketmaster.com. An exclusive presale opportunity will be available starting Wednesday, August 14, @ 10AM local time. To learn more about registering for pre-sale opportunities, please visit: http://www.wwe.com/nxt-on-cw-presale.

In November 2023, The CW Network and WWE announced a five-year agreement to bring NXT wrestling to broadcast television for the first time ever. As the exclusive home of NXT, The CW will air 52 live weekly events throughout the season.