The First Wrestling Weekend of 2026
WWE shows, indie wrestling, and meet-and-greets
Good morning, and Happy New Year!
As the calendar flips to 2026, this weekend marks the first full slate of live pro wrestling in the new year. January opens with a busy schedule across the region, featuring WWE television stops alongside independent cards, meet-and-greets, and collectible shows in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. It is a fitting way to kick off the first weekend of January and set the tone for the year ahead.
Whether you already have plans or are still deciding where to spend the weekend, the list below puts everything in one place, with links included to help you plan.
This is Card Subject to Change, your weekend preview from DMV Wrestling News.
For readers keeping tabs on shows nationally and internationally, independent wrestling veteran Phil Stamper maintains a regularly updated calendar, and his latest roundup is available here.
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This Weekend’s Pro Wrestling Events
Today – Friday, January 2
Boonsboro, MD: Little Mania presents a live event at The Hall, 7704 Old National Pike, with an 8 PM bell time. Learn more
Mt. Holly, NJ: SPO Wrestling returns to 22 King St with a 7 PM start time. Learn more
Buffalo, NY: WWE brings Friday Night SmackDown to KeyBank Center at 7:30 PM. Get tickets
Saturday, January 3
Atlantic City, NJ: ICW No Holds Barred takes over Anchor Rock Club, 247 S New York Ave, with an 8 PM start. Event details
Lynbrook, NY: K&S WrestleFest presents the New Year’s Bash Collectible Show at the Knights of Columbus, 78 Hempstead Ave, from 12 PM to 4 PM, featuring Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Tyson Kidd, DIJAK, Francine, Brian Myers, Swoggle, Maven, and Ax & Smash. Event details
Poughkeepsie, NY: Awesome Championship Wrestling runs a live event at the Nesheiwat Convention Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza. Event details
Johnstown, PA: 814 Wrestling presents a live card at the Galleria Johnstown, 500 Galleria Dr, with a 7 PM bell time. Event details
Pottstown, PA: Little Mania heads to SoulJoel’s, 50 Sunnybrook Rd, with a 7:30 PM start. Learn more
Tamaqua, PA: Radical Wrestling Experience runs a live event at 1201 E Broad St with a 6 PM bell time. Event details
Sunday, January 4
Stockholm, NJ: Val Venis appears for a meet-and-greet at The Wrestling Collector, 2828 State Rt. 23, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Appearance details
Manassas, VA: Little Mania presents a live event at the Salisbury Center, 8890 Mathis Ave, with a 6 PM bell time. Learn more
Monday, January 5
Brooklyn, NY: WWE kicks off 2026 with Monday Night RAW at Barclays Center at 7:30 PM. Get tickets