July 21, 2025 – All Elite Wrestling has officially unveiled details for WrestleDream 2025, confirming the event will take place on Saturday, October 18 at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri—marking the first time the show departs from Washington State to a new city.
Location & Ticket Info
- Venue announced: Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis
- Event date: October 18, 2025 — confirmed by AEW in today’s statement
- Premium seating early access begins July 22, with general public sale starting July 28 through AEW Insider and Ticketmaster platforms
A First Outside Washington
- WrestleDream began in Seattle (2023) and moved to Tacoma (2024)—this marks a historic shift away from Washington State
- Tony Khan emphasized that St. Louis has a powerful wrestling legacy and is a perfect fit for WrestleDream’s next chapter
AEW’s Pay-Per-View Calendar
This announcement ties into AEW’s 2025 PPV schedule:
- Forbidden Door – August 24, London
- All Out – September 20, Toronto
- WrestleDream – October 18, St. Louis
Full Gear (November) and Worlds End (December) remain unannounced
Chaifetz Arena’s AEW History
- St. Louis hosted AEW Dynasty (April 2024) at the same venue
- Chaifetz Arena has held numerous AEW TV tapings and events, showing strong performance, accessibility, and crowd appeal
What’s Next
- Ticket sale calendar:
- July 22 – Premium access
- July 28 – General sale across platforms
- Card speculation: Expect major match announcements in the coming weeks—fans are already discussing dream matches on social media and forums
- Impact on roster: Stay tuned for possible cross-over debuts, especially given momentum from Forbidden Door and All Out
Final Take
AEW’s decision to take WrestleDream to St. Louis reflects a bold strategic move—expanding beyond its Pacific Northwest roots and deepening its national footprint. With Chaifetz Arena’s proven track record and a solid ticket rollout plan, WrestleDream 2025 is shaping up to be one of AEW’s most exciting and pivotal pay-per-views yet.
