All Elite Wrestling’s Full Gear Set for Phoenix

Tony Khan’s promotion will return to downtown Phoenix on Nov. 14, 2026, with a Full Gear pay‑per‑view announced at Mortgage Matchup Center. The event counts among AEW’s four flagship PPVs, joining shows like Double or Nothing, which last year headlined at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale. Full Gear 2025 was praised as the best wrestling show of the year, adding to the buzz for the upcoming card.

Phoenix’s Arena Timeline

Mortgage Matchup Center, originally America West Arena when it opened in 1992, has hosted Suns basketball, WNBA Finals games and now will welcome elite pro wrestling. The downtown venue has changed names several times, including a stint as US Airways Center and a brief period as Talking Stick Resort Arena before adopting its current name. Fans have watched historic moments across sports and concerts inside its evolving space.

AEW Announces Full Gear Return

The Full Gear event will be officially declared on July 13, with tickets for the general public opening on July 27 at 10 a.m. MST via AEWTix.com and Ticketmaster. VIP and premium seats go on sale July 21, and a presale window runs July 23‑26 for registered AEW Insiders. Khan praised Phoenix as a “fantastic sports town” that creates the right atmosphere for big‑time matchups.

Why Phoenix? The Fan Base

Phoenix fans have shown a hunger for top‑tier events, as seen when Double or Nothing 2025 was named the best wrestling show worldwide by Sports Illustrated. The city’s energetic environment and solid infrastructure make it an ideal stop for AEW’s major pay‑per‑views. Khan expects “a lot of excitement around this show” as fans already buzz about the return.