WWE is gearing up for one of its most electrifying events of the year—and this time, history is being made. Survivor Series: WarGames 2025, scheduled for November 29, 2025, will mark the first-ever edition of the event to be held in an outdoor stadium — the iconic Petco Park in San Diego, California. For WWE fans worldwide, this is more than just another premium live event; it’s a bold milestone that pushes the boundaries of spectacle, scale, and storytelling.
A Historic First for WWE
Survivor Series has long been one of WWE’s major events, renowned for its legacy of team warfare, unpredictable alliances, and unforgettable moments. But in 2025, WWE is elevating the legacy further by bringing WarGames to an outdoor arena—offering a fresh visual experience and amplified energy from a massive live crowd under open skies.
Petco Park—usually home to Major League Baseball—will transform into a battleground fit for WWE’s biggest rivalries, creating a visually stunning environment unlike anything fans have seen before.
Match-ups & Who’s Fighting: The 2025 Card
Here’s a breakdown of who’s confirmed to fight at Survivor Series: WarGames 2025:
Men’s WarGames Match
Team 1: Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso
Team 2: Brock Lesnar, Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul, Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed
Women’s WarGames Match
Team Face: AJ Lee, Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair
Team Heel: Becky Lynch, Asuka, Kairi Sane, Nia Jax & Lash Legend
Other Key Matches
John Cena (IC Champion) vs. Dominik Mysterio—for the Intercontinental Championship.
Stephanie Vaquer (Women’s World Champion) vs. Nikki Bella—for the Women’s World Championship.
What to Expect: Drama, Chaos, and Spectacle
This year’s WarGames matches are shaping up to be among the most star-studded and unpredictable in WWE history. With powerhouses like Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, and Cody Rhodes—plus rising threats like Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed—the men’s match promises brutal collisions and high drama.
On the women’s side, fan favorites and legends come together in a potent mix. The face team—fortified by the return of AJ Lee—faces a heel team brimming with intensity led by Becky Lynch, Asuka, and Nia Jax. Expect storylines of betrayal, loyalty, and vengeance to play out inside the cage.
Meanwhile, title matches—including a potential swan-song PPV match for John Cena—add a layer of seriousness beyond team warfare. Every match carries weight, both for belts and legacy.
A Global Fan Magnet & What It Means for WWE
By staging Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 at an outdoor stadium, WWE signals ambition beyond standard arenas. The open-air atmosphere, larger crowd capacity, and scenic backdrop make this not just a wrestling event — but a spectacle. It’s a chance to draw global viewership, create social-media moments, and elevate the live-event experience.
For fans of high-stakes wrestling, surprises and returns, and grand spectacle—this edition of Survivor Series may well be the one to remember.
