WWE Officially Confirms John Cena's Final Appearance

There has been no official announcement has been made in regards to an opponent for Cena, but city leaders in D.C. are thrilled to be able to play host to the closing moments of his remarkable career.

“Washington, D.C. is the Sports Capital and the perfect place to honor John Cena’s remarkable legacy,” said Angie M. Gates, President and CEO of Events DC. “We are excited to welcome WWE fans from our city and around the globe to witness an unforgettable final showdown in our nation’s capital. We deeply value our partnership with WWE and look forward to providing fans with an experience they will cherish forever."

Tickets for Saturday Night’s Main Event will go on sale starting Friday, October 17, at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT). Fans can purchase tickets during an exclusive presale by visiting Ticketmaster's website starting Wednesday, October 15, at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT).

Additionally, official Saturday Night’s Main Event Passes are now available through WWE’s exclusive partner On Location. These passes offer fans the chance to sit ringside, and experience all-inclusive pre-show hospitality featuring WWE Superstar appearances, ringside photo opportunities and much more.

With Saturday Night's Main Event in the Nation's Capital now officially on the books, the remaining slate for Cena's last hurrah is complete. Just five dates remain before the Never Seen 17-Time World Champion hangs up his jorts for good.

John Cena is coming off a shockingly brutal loss to Brock Lesnar at WWE Wrestlepalooza, but he'll have the opportunity to put that performance behind him when he faces AJ Styles in less than two weeks at WWE Crown Jewel.

This is a match-up that fans have been clamoring to see, almost from the moment that Cena first announced his retirement tour at Money in the Bank 2024 in Toronto. Both Cena and Styles went on record to say they wanted it, and WWE Chief Content Officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque was happy to book this for all parties involved.

WWE Crown Jewel Card (Announced):

John Cena vs. AJ Styles

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins for the 2025 Men's Crown Jewel Championship

Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer vs. WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill or Nia Jax for the 2025 Women's Crown Jewel Championship

Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY vs. The Kabuki Warriors