AEW has officially revealed the location, date, and venue for Forbidden Door 2026—and now fans finally know exactly when and where the crossover event is happening.
After Tony Khan previously confirmed during a media call that the crossover event would return this summer, AEW has now made it official with full details. On April 15, 2026, the company took to Twitter and revealed that Forbidden Door 2026 will take place in San Jose, California, at the SAP Center, marking the next chapter in its ongoing partnership with All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
“AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling are bringing #ForbiddenDoor to San Jose, CA! The 5th annual event will feature the brightest stars from AEW, @njpwglobal, @CMLL_OFICIAL, and @we_are_stardom, LIVE from the @SAPCenter on Sunday, June 28 2026.”
This locks in June 28, 2026, at the SAP Center as the official setting for the fifth annual Forbidden Door, giving fans a clear target after weeks of buildup and earlier confirmation that the show was part of AEW’s summer plans.
Before this announcement, Khan had already hinted at the continued collaboration—not just with NJPW, but also with World Wonder Ring Stardom—while discussing the growing presence of Joshi talent across AEW programming. That included upcoming appearances from names like Yuka Sakazaki and Hikaru Shida, showing a broader push heading into the crossover season.
Now, with the official reveal in place, Forbidden Door 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most stacked editions yet. Including CMLL alongside AEW, NJPW, and STARDOM points to an even wider international mix, raising expectations for a card filled with inter-promotional matchups.
Forbidden Door has grown into one of AEW’s signature events since its debut in 2022, built around dream matches and rare crossovers. With the date and location now confirmed, the focus is now on which stars will be featured—and how far AEW will push the concept this time around.
What matchups do you want to see at Forbidden Door 2026 now that the location and date are confirmed? Drop your thoughts and leave your feedback below.