Ford Field previously hosted WrestleMania 23 in 2007, and it has now been announced that it will host SummerSlam 2023 on Saturday, August 5. The 65,000-seat indoor stadium is the home of the NFL’s Detroit Lions.

This is the second instance of SummerSlam being held in Michigan, the first being SummerSlam 1993, which was hosted at The Palace at Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills.

Tickets for SummerSlam 2023 will be available for purchase by the general public on Friday, April 14. For fans who are interested in securing their seats before the public on-sale date, WWE has established a mailing list to provide pre-sale information.

“We are excited for Ford Field to host WWE’s biggest event of the summer and look forward to the WWE Universe converging on Detroit to celebrate SummerSlam’s long-awaited return to Michigan,” said WWE executive vice president of talent Dan Ventrelle.

“Landing WWE SummerSlam at Ford Field is a signature win for Detroit and continues the momentum of the Detroit Sports Commission in attracting major sporting events to the region,” said DSC executive director Dave Beachnau. “Metro Detroit enjoys a special place in WWE history and has produced many iconic moments. Thank you to the entire WWE family for entrusting us with this incredible opportunity, and we look forward to delivering a first-class experience.”