Official: WWE Clash in Italy 2026 Confirmed for Turin
History will be made on May 31, 2026, as WWE brings its first-ever Premium Live Event to Italian soil. Turin will serve as the epicenter of a massive European Summer Tour.
Backstage Report: The Italian Job
WWE has officially pulled the curtain back on its most ambitious European tour to date, headlined by WWE Clash in Italy 2026.
Key Details:
- Main Event: Clash in Italy (Premium Live Event).
- Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026.
- Location: Inalpi Arena, Turin, Italy.
- Tickets: Pre-sale begins March 11; General on-sale March 13.
The global expansion of WWE reaches a historic milestone this year. On February 18, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque confirmed that WWE Clash in Italy 2026 will take place at the Inalpi Arena in Turin on Sunday, May 31. This marks the first time in the company’s five-decade history that a Premium Live Event (PLE) will be broadcast live from Italy.
Venue Spotlight: Inalpi Arena, Turin
Choosing Turin as the host city is a strategic masterstroke. The Inalpi Arena is Italy’s largest indoor multipurpose venue, boasting a capacity of over 15,000 for concerts and sporting events. Built originally for the 2006 Winter Olympics, the arena has a pedigree for hosting world-class events, including the Eurovision Song Contest and the ATP Finals.
For Italian fans, WWE Clash in Italy 2026 represents the fulfillment of a long-standing promise. While WWE has frequently visited Italy for untelevised “Live” events and the occasional SmackDown taping (most recently in Bologna in early 2025), a PLE of this magnitude is uncharted territory. The “Clash” branding continues WWE’s successful trend of high-profile European events, following in the footsteps of Clash at the Castle and Clash in Paris.
European Summer Tour Strategy
This event is not a standalone spectacle; it is the cornerstone of the WWE European Summer Tour 2026. This tour is a direct result of the “Netflix Era” of WWE, where global reach is prioritized over domestic concentration. By hitting six different countries—Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, and the United Kingdom—WWE is solidifying its footprint in markets that have historically shown massive growth in TV ratings and merchandise sales.
Notably, the tour includes televised episodes of RAW and SmackDown broadcast from European soil, ensuring that the local audiences get the full WWE television experience. This also accommodates international time zones, providing a primetime viewing window for the massive European fanbase on Netflix.
PWS Analysis: The Nick Khan Effect
WWE President Nick Khan hinted at an Italian PLE as far back as September 2025 during the IMG x RedBird business summit. The confirmation of WWE Clash in Italy 2026 proves that the TKO era is focused on turning these “overseas” shows into permanent fixtures rather than novelty acts. With the Inalpi Arena likely to sell out in record time, expect Italy to become a recurring destination for the big four events in the future.
WWE European Summer Tour 2026: Official Dates
Fans looking to plan their travel can find the full confirmed schedule below. For the most up-to-date information, visit our official WWE Schedule page.
| Date | City / Country | Event Type |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 29 | Barcelona, Spain | Friday Night SmackDown |
| Sunday, May 31 | Turin, Italy | Clash in Italy (PLE) |
| Monday, June 1 | Turin, Italy | Monday Night RAW |
| Tuesday, June 2 | Strasbourg, France | European Summer Tour |
| Wednesday, June 3 | Lisbon, Portugal | European Summer Tour |
| Thursday, June 4 | Madrid, Spain | European Summer Tour |
| Friday, June 5 | Bologna, Italy | Friday Night SmackDown |
| Saturday, June 6 | Rome, Italy | European Summer Tour |
| Sunday, June 7 | Florence, Italy | European Summer Tour |
| Monday, June 8 | Paris, France | Monday Night RAW |
| Monday, June 22 | London, U.K. | Monday Night RAW |