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AEW and NJPW Announce Fifth Annual Forbidden Door PPV
The crossover event between the two promotions will take place on June 28 at the SAP Center in San Jose.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 4:05am
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The highly anticipated crossover event between AEW and NJPW promises an explosive clash of wrestling styles and international superstars.San Jose TodayAll Elite Wrestling (AEW) and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) have officially announced the fifth annual AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view event. The show will take place on June 28, 2026 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California and will feature stars from AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and Stardom.
Why it matters
The Forbidden Door event has become one of the biggest crossover events in professional wrestling, showcasing the best talent from multiple promotions around the world. The continued partnership between AEW and NJPW has led to many memorable moments and matches over the past several years.
The details
AEW COO Tony Khan announced that tickets for the event will go on sale on April 27 at 10 a.m. PT. NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi expressed excitement for the event, stating that NJPW will be 'playing for keeps to win more than ever' and that fans can expect a 'sensational event'.
- AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door will take place on June 28, 2026.
- Tickets for the event will go on sale on April 27, 2026 at 10 a.m. PT.
The players
Tony Khan
The CEO, GM, and Head of Creative for All Elite Wrestling.
Hiroshi Tanahashi
The President of New Japan Pro Wrestling.
What they’re saying
“We are excited to bring AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door to the SAP Center at San Jose on Sunday, June 28. AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door has become one of professional wrestling's biggest events of the year thanks to our incredible partnerships with New Japan Pro Wrestling, CMLL and Stardom, and we look forward to fans in attendance and those watching around the world being a part of history.”
— Tony Khan, AEW CEO, GM and Head of Creative
“This year sees the fifth AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door and whenever New Japan Pro Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling collide, we see great chemistry between the wrestlers and many memorable moments. This year, NJPW will be playing for keeps to win more than ever. Our roster is fired up to show just how exciting New Japan Pro Wrestling is, and fans can expect a sensational event.”
— Hiroshi Tanahashi, NJPW President
What’s next
Additional details about the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event, including match card announcements and more, will be revealed in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The continued partnership between AEW and NJPW has produced some of the most exciting crossover events in professional wrestling, and the fifth annual Forbidden Door PPV promises to deliver another must-see spectacle for fans around the world.
