WWE Raw sets MSG return, several more TV dates announced

WWE is heading back to the “World’s Most Famous Arena” for one of the last Raws before WrestleMania 42.

It was announced today that the Monday, March 30 edition of Raw will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. A ticket pre-sale will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern time next Monday (January 12) using “SOCIAL” as the access code. The general public on-sale will then start on Tuesday, January 13.

CM Punk, Stephanie Vaquer, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, and Penta are among the wrestlers advertised for the show.

WWE was recently at Madison Square Garden for a November 2025 episode of Raw, with the show being John Cena’s last time appearing at MSG as an active wrestler. Cena spoke to the Raw Recap podcast about the historical significance of pro wrestling at MSG.

“I think the significance of this building should never be lost on sports entertainment,” Cena said. “I know that there are events that are bigger and bolder and can fit more people. But I believe we can learn a lot from history, and I think that every person in WWE should understand the history of this place.

“And that way when they’re awarded the opportunity to stand on the canvas, this building shouldn’t just mean something to me. And over the years, I’ve seen the importance kind of erode away. And I think it’s got a resurgence now. And I’m very, I’m very — that makes me feel good. Because this is a place where if you are allowed to perform here, you are a professional.”

This is one of nine new TV dates that WWE announced today:

  • Friday, March 6: SmackDown at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon
  • Monday, March 9: Raw at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
  • Friday, March 13: SmackDown at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona
  • Monday, March 16: Raw at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas
  • Friday, March 27: SmackDown at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Monday, March 30: Raw at Madison Square Garden in New York City
  • Monday, April 6: Raw at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
  • Friday, April 10: SmackDown at SAP Center in San Jose, California
  • Monday, April 13: Raw at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California

The April 13 event will be Raw’s go-home show for WrestleMania 42.

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Joseph Currier
Joseph Currier

Joseph Currier is the lead editor of F4WOnline.com, directing daily news coverage and writing articles on professional wrestling. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, obtaining a journalism degree in 2016. Joseph joined F4W during his time at UMass and has now been writing about the industry for nearly a decade.

In addition to his work with F4W, Joseph has previously contributed to Sports Illustrated's wrestling coverage. He lives in Massachusetts and is a diehard fan of the Boston sports teams and Liverpool Football Club.