AEW Debuts in Paris
AEW Announces First Grand Slam Event in Paris Scheduled for October 6
Key Points
The Adidas Arena in Paris opened in February 2024 in the 18th arrondissement. It seats roughly 8,000 for sporting events and 9,000 for concerts, and was built for the Olympic Games at a cost of around 125 million euros.
AEW will head to Wembley Stadium in London for All In on Sunday, August 30, just before Grand Slam France in Paris.
Will Ospreay described the French crowd as 'absolutely breathtaking' and said the moment the bell rings, the audience will make it clear they want AEW back in France.
Tony Khan indicated AEW hopes Paris becomes a major live-event site and that the company plans to run additional shows in France beyond Grand Slam France.
AEW is bringing Grand Slam to Paris for the first time on October 6, hosting Dynamite and Collision at the Adidas Arena, a venue with roughly 8,000 seats Pro Wrestling Dot Net. This marks the ninth Grand Slam event and continues AEW's aggressive international expansion after previous editions in New York, Brisbane, Sydney, and Mexico City Bleeding Cool.
Tony Khan credited a strong French fanbase for the decision, noting many fans have traveled to London to watch AEW events Post Wrestling. The company plans to make Paris a regular live-event destination, with additional shows in France beyond this October date Post Wrestling.
The Adidas Arena and Its Olympic Legacy
The Adidas Arena opened in February 2024 in Paris's 18th arrondissement Bleeding Cool. The venue cost around 125 million euros to build and was constructed for the Olympic Games. It seats roughly 8,000 for sports events and 9,000 for concerts, making it an ideal mid-size wrestling venue Bleeding Cool.
French Fans Praised as 'Absolutely Breathtaking'
Will Ospreay has become one of the strongest voices championing AEW's Paris expansion. He described the French crowd as "absolutely breathtaking" and predicted they would demand AEW's return Post Wrestling. "The moment the bell rings, the audience will make it clear they want AEW back," Ospreay said Post Wrestling.
Ticket Sales Begin Late August for Paris Date
AEW Insiders get early access to tickets before the general on-sale date of August 28 PWMania. The Paris event slots into AEW's packed international schedule. It comes just after All In London at Wembley Stadium on August 30, part of Khan's broader strategy to grow wrestling globally PWMania.
Khan's Long-Term Bet on the French Market
Tony Khan sees Paris as more than a one-off event Post Wrestling. The AEW president indicated the company plans to run additional shows in France beyond Grand Slam France, treating the country as a growth market Post Wrestling. This signals AEW's confidence in building a sustainable French fanbase similar to its presence in the UK.
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