WWE Royal Rumble in Indianapolis breaks multiple records

WWE’s Royal Rumble 2025 made history on Feb. 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, generating the largest gate for any single-night event in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) history. Drawing 70,342 fans, the Premium Live Event (PLE) smashed multiple company records, from ticket sales and viewership to merchandise and social media engagement. The event, part of WWE’s ongoing partnership with the Indiana Sports Corp, was the first of WWE’s major PLEs to take place in Indianapolis under a deal that also brings Wrestlemania and Summerslam to the city at a later date. WWE superstar Bianca Belair during WWE Night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 29, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/Walt Thomas) The Royal Rumble secured its place in company history with unprecedented metrics in multiple areas: Largest Gate in Single-Night WWE History:** The event’s ticket sales surpassed all previous Royal Rumble editions and all non-WrestleMania single-night gates. Record Viewership:** Domestic viewership on Peacock rose nearly 14% from last year’s record-setting Royal Rumble, while international streaming numbers surged even higher following the shift to Netflix globally. Merchandise Boom:** In partnership with Fanatics, merchandise sales soared more than 95% over the previous record set in 2024, making it the highest-grossing...