January 5 episode draws late surge at Barclays Center
Summary
– WWE RAW moved over 2,600 tickets in one week ahead of the January 5 show
– The Brooklyn event has already surpassed WWE’s 2026 attendance average
– Strong card and renewed momentum are driving demand
WWE is opening 2026 with significant momentum as Monday Night RAW prepares to hit the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with ticket sales spiking just hours before bell time.
According to WrestleTix, WWE sold an additional 2,685 tickets in the final seven days leading up to the January 5 episode, an unusually strong surge for a standard weekly RAW rather than a premium live event. With the setup currently scaled for 12,912 fans, only 586 tickets remain available.
As of the most recent count, WWE has distributed 12,326 tickets for the show, exceeding the company’s year-to-date 2026 average of 11,770. The number also outpaces the August 4, 2025, RAW held at the same venue, which drew 11,219 fans, highlighting clear growth in demand.
The stacked lineup has played a significant role in the late push, featuring CM Punk defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker and Becky Lynch challenging Maxxine Dupri for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Additional marquee matches include The Kabuki Warriors defending the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, along with Liv Morgan returning to singles action against Lyra Valkyria.
For a weekly television event to move more than 2,600 tickets in a single week, this close to showtime is rare and speaks to WWE’s current momentum. As RAW launches the new year in Brooklyn, the numbers suggest fan interest is trending sharply upward.
