AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door is locked in for San Jose this summer, with the cross-promotion pay-per-view set for June 28 at the SAP Center. The show is billed as a stacked card featuring stars from AEW, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, CMLL and STARDOM, with names such as MJF, Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley, Kyle Fletcher and Mercedes Moné on the promotional lineup. The event is scheduled to air live on traditional pay-per-view and stream on HBO Max's pay-per-view platform.
All Elite Wrestling has confirmed the booking on its official site, listing the SAP Center date and promoting Forbidden Door as a crossover showcase featuring talent from multiple international promotions, according to AEW. The announcement directs fans to AEWTix and Ticketmaster for on-sale details and further event information.
As reported by The Mercury News, the San Jose card will feature wrestlers including MJF, Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley, Kyle Fletcher and Mercedes Moné. Speaking to the paper, AEW president Tony Khan said, "AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door has become one of professional wrestling’s biggest events of the year," while NJPW president Hiroshi Tanahashi added that this year, NJPW will be playing for keeps to win more than ever.
Where to Watch
The show is set to air live on traditional pay-per-view outlets and will also be available through HBO Max's pay-per-view offering, a setup Warner Bros. Discovery outlined when it announced that AEW pay-per-views would be offered on the platform. Under that arrangement, U.S. HBO Max subscribers can buy AEW pay-per-views directly inside the app in addition to using standard pay-per-view providers.
What San Jose Fans Should Know
SAP Center lists its address as 525 W Santa Clara St and provides parking details and guest information on its website for event nights. Lots typically open a couple of hours before doors. The arena has already hosted AEW television tapings and large wrestling shows in recent seasons, so many Bay Area fans will be walking into familiar territory.
Tickets and Tips
Tickets for Forbidden Door are scheduled to go on sale April 27 at 10:00 a.m., with sales expected through AEWTix and Ticketmaster, according to The Mercury News. Fans hoping to lock in seats early should keep an eye on AEW's official channels and AEWTix for any presale or insider offers, which the promotion has used for recent shows.
Why It Matters
Since its 2022 debut, Forbidden Door has evolved into one of pro wrestling's most high-profile annual crossover events, pairing AEW's U.S. roster with top names from New Japan and other international partners and often delivering notable ticket and streaming numbers. For San Jose, the show adds a marquee night to the local live-events calendar and gives area fans another chance to see big-name, interpromotional matches play out on a major stage.
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