AEW Announces Two-Night Summer Blockbuster Event in Cincinnati
- All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has announced a two-night television special titled Summer Blockbuster, scheduled to take place in June 2026.
- The first night of the event will feature a live episode of AEW Dynamite on Wednesday, June 10.
- In addition to the Cincinnati events, AEW has confirmed two other dates in the South and Midwest regions for June.
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has announced a two-night television special titled Summer Blockbuster, scheduled to take place in June 2026. The event will be hosted at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, marking the second year the promotion has run this specific summertime special.
The first night of the event will feature a live episode of AEW Dynamite on Wednesday, June 10. This will be followed by an episode of AEW Collision on Thursday, June 11.
Expanded June Schedule
In addition to the Cincinnati events, AEW has confirmed two other dates in the South and Midwest regions for June. The promotion will visit Richmond, Virginia, on Wednesday, June 3, for an episode of Dynamite at the Siegel Center. This marks the first time AEW has held an event in the state’s capital.
Following the Richmond stop, AEW will move to Youngstown, Ohio, on Saturday, June 6, for a live edition of Collision at the Covelli Centre.
Event Details and Ticket Information
The Summer Blockbuster event represents an evolution of the format from the previous year, when the special was a single four-hour broadcast held in Portland, Oregon. The move to a two-night format in Cincinnati follows a previous visit to the Andrew J. Brady Music Center in August, where the promotion drew more than 1,300 fans on two separate nights.
Ticket sales for these events are structured in phases. Early Access Premium Seating began on April 14, 2026. Tickets for the general public are scheduled to go on sale on Monday, April 20, 2026, via AEWTix.com.
Featured Talent and Championship Status
The promotional materials for the Summer Blockbuster event highlight several key figures in the promotion. This includes the AEW Continental Champion Jon Moxley, who is described as a hometown hero for the Cincinnati location.
Also featured on the event’s promotional poster are the following reigning champions, all of whom successfully retained their titles on Sunday, April 12, 2026:
- AEW World Champion MJF
- World Tag Team Champions FTR
- Women’s World Champion Thekla
These announcements come as the promotion transitions its focus toward the summer season following the conclusion of the Dynasty event.