AEW stars confirmed for NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 this weekend
New Japan will be presenting Wrestling Dontaku 2026 this weekend from Fukuoka International Center, and there are some major AEW stars set to be performing on Night 1 and Night 2 of the event.
Will Ospreay will be joining Great-O-Khan and HENARE this to face Tatsuya Matsumoto, YOSHI-HASHI and Hirooki Goto and Andrade El Idolo will be challenging Yota Tsuji for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship in the main event of the first night.
Night 2 will also feature Konosuke Takeshita defending his NJPW WORLD TV Championship against Chase Owens.
FAQ and Context
When and where is NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026?
Wrestling Dontaku 2026 runs across two nights this weekend at the Fukuoka International Center in Japan. It’s one of NJPW’s annual marquee events, traditionally held over Japan’s Golden Week.
How can I watch Wrestling Dontaku?
The show streams worldwide on NJPW World, New Japan’s official subscription platform. Both nights are available live with English commentary, and the platform retains the shows on demand afterwards.
Which AEW stars are appearing at Wrestling Dontaku?
Three major AEW names are on the card: Will Ospreay, Andrade El Idolo and Konosuke Takeshita. Ospreay is in a six-man tag on Night 1, Andrade challenges for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship the same night, and Takeshita defends his NJPW WORLD TV title on Night 2.
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