WWE has officially scheduled John Cena’s final in-ring match for Saturday, December 13, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The announcement was made Tuesday morning through a company press release and confirmed by Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, establishing the Saturday Night’s Main Event as the culmination of the 17-time world champion’s farewell tour.
The career-ending match caps a year-long run that has included stops at major events like WrestleMania 41 and SummerSlam. No opponent has been named for Cena’s final contest.
“John’s contributions to WWE are immeasurable. There are no words that can truly relay how much he means to this business,” said Levesque in a statement. “Together with our partners at Events DC and Capital One Arena, we look forward to honoring his legacy and delivering an unforgettable send-off for both John and the WWE Universe.”
The event in the nation’s capital marks the last of just five scheduled appearances remaining for Cena. His road to retirement will first travel to Perth, Australia, for a match against AJ Styles at Crown Jewel on October 11. Following that, he is slated for WWE Raw appearances in Boston on November 10 and New York on November 17, before a final premium live event stop at Survivor Series in San Diego on November 29.
Local officials expressed their enthusiasm for hosting the historic event. “Washington, D.C. is the Sports Capital and the perfect place to honor John Cena’s remarkable legacy,” stated Angie M. Gates, President and CEO of Events DC. Jordan Silberman, President of Venues at Monumental Sports & Entertainment, added, “There’s no stage more fitting to celebrate the legacy of a true entertainment icon than our building.”
The weekend will feature several ancillary fan events, including a live episode of The Undertaker’s podcast on December 12 and a WWE Superstore with exclusive final match merchandise. The Saturday Night’s Main Event itself will stream live on Peacock.
Tickets for the show will be available to the general public on Friday, October 17, following an exclusive presale beginning on Wednesday, October 15. Premium “On Location” packages, which include ringside seating and pre-show hospitality with WWE Superstar appearances, are also available.