AEW is set to bring the holiday magic back to one of wrestling’s most iconic venues.
According to a report from WrestleVotes, All Elite Wrestling is planning a return to the legendary Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center in New York City this December 2025. The venue hosted a highly praised run of AEW programming during the 2024 holiday season, including Dynamite, Collision, and Rampage tapings.
During a Q&A session, WrestleVotes provided a notable update on the company’s end-of-year plans:
“I’ve learned through sources that they’re going to return to the Manhattan Center, the Hammerstein Ballroom once again this December like they did last year, to rave reviews. So New York City around the holidays — AEW will be back in the Hammerstein Ballroom for a few episodes of their TV.”
The Hammerstein Ballroom has a rich wrestling history, famously housing events from ECW, WWE, and ROH, and last year’s AEW tapings at the venue were met with strong ticket sales and critical acclaim for the unique and intimate atmosphere.
This report also aligns with Tony Khan’s previous remarks, as the AEW President has expressed enthusiasm for hosting future events at the storied New York location.
An official announcement from AEW has not yet been made, but fans can expect more details in the coming months as the company finalizes its end-of-year broadcast schedule.
Stay tuned to PWMania.com for more updates on AEW’s December return to NYC and all your wrestling news!
