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John Cena’s Final WWE Match: Your Guide to Getting Tickets (and Why It’s So Expensive)

Fahad Hamid

After two decades of hustle, loyalty, and respect, the seemingly invincible John Cena is finally hanging up his jorts. The man who defined an entire era of WWE, a 16-time world champion, and the face you literally couldn’t see is calling it a career. His final match is set, the date is circled, and the WWE Universe is collectively losing its mind trying to get a seat. If you’re one of the faithful looking to witness this historic moment live, get ready to open your wallet, because it’s going to be a wild ride.

So, When and Where is Cena’s Last Hurrah?

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13, 2025. Cena will headline a special edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The bell is set to ring at 7:30 p.m. EST, but the chaos for tickets has already begun.

This isn’t just another show; it’s the end of an era. WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H himself said Cena’s contributions are “immeasurable,” and they’re planning an “unforgettable send-off.” You can bet they’re going to pull out all the stops for this one.

The Absolute Mayhem of Getting Tickets for Cena

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Feb 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; John Cena during the Men’s Royal Rumble match during the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

If you thought getting Taylor Swift tickets was tough, welcome to the Thunderdome. The ticket pre-sale, which kicked off on October 15, was pure madness. At one point, a staggering 60,000 people were stuck in the Ticketmaster virtual queue. To put that in perspective, the Capital One Arena holds about 20,000 fans. You do the math. That’s three times the venue’s capacity all fighting for a spot.

The general public sale starts on Friday, October 17, at 10:00 a.m. EST via Ticketmaster and the arena’s official site. If you’re planning to try your luck, may the odds be ever in your favor. You’ll need it.

How Much Will This Cost Me? (Spoiler: A Lot)

Brace yourself. The prices for Cena’s farewell are, to put it mildly, astronomical. We’re not talking about your typical WWE house show prices here.

  • Upper Concourse: The “cheap seats” start at a cool $269 and can go up to $438.
  • Main Concourse: Expect to pay anywhere from $375 to $1,293.
  • Club Concourse: These will set you back between $427 and $1,203.
  • Floor Seats: Want to be close enough to see the five-knuckle shuffle in person? That’ll start at $767 and likely climb into the thousands.

To give you some context, a ticket for a Saturday Night’s Main Event in Salt Lake City just a month prior started at a mere $46.80. Even a premium live event like Survivor Series: WarGames has standard tickets hovering around $157. The “Cena effect” is real, and it’s hitting everyone’s bank accounts hard. The demand is so high that even before the general sale, tickets on the secondary market were already starting at the $200 mark for the worst seats in the house.

Who Could Be Cena’s Final Opponent?

The million-dollar question remains: who gets the honor of facing Cena in his last match? WWE is keeping it under wraps, but the rumor mill is churning. Some potential names being thrown around include:

  • The Rock: A cinematic, once-in-a-lifetime clash of icons. It’s a long shot, but imagine the electricity.
  • Dominik Mysterio: The ultimate passing of the torch, with the ultimate heel getting the ultimate rub.
  • Gunther: A dream match for wrestling purists. The Ring General vs. The Champ would be a technical masterpiece.
  • Joe Hendry: An outside chance, but the TNA star has been making waves and calling Cena out.

No matter who it is, they’ll be part of a historic moment that will be talked about for years to come. For those of us who can’t afford a ticket (or just missed out), you can stream the event on Peacock in the U.S. and on WWE’s YouTube channel internationally. It won’t be the same as being there, but at least you won’t have to sell a kidney to watch it.

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