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AEW All In

AEW All In is a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

AEW All In is a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). It began as an independent show in 2018 and was revived by AEW in 2023, becoming one of the company’s marquee annual events. The event has been held at Wembley Stadium in London for its AEW-branded editions, with a 2026 edition scheduled there as well.

History

All In started as an independent wrestling event in 2018, promoted by Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks with Ring of Honor involvement. Its success helped lead to the founding of AEW in 2019, and AEW later revived the name as an annual event.

AEW era

AEW launched its own All In event series in 2023. Since then, the show has been treated as a major part of AEW’s annual schedule and described as the promotion’s biggest event of the year.

Venues and dates

AEW’s All In events have commonly been staged at Wembley Stadium in London during the UK’s August Bank Holiday weekend. The 2025 edition was held in Arlington, Texas, and AEW has scheduled a 2026 return to Wembley.

Significance

All In is considered one of AEW’s key pay-per-view events and one of the company’s 'Big Five.' It is also frequently described as AEW’s flagship show and a major annual showcase for the promotion.

Key facts

  • The inaugural All In was independently promoted in 2018 and is widely credited with helping inspire the creation of AEW in 2019.
  • AEW began producing All In annually in 2023.
  • AEW All In is positioned as the company’s flagship or marquee event and is compared in importance to WWE’s WrestleMania.
  • AEW’s All In events have been held at Wembley Stadium in London, England, except for the 2025 edition at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
  • AEW All In is grouped with All Out, Double or Nothing, Full Gear, and Revolution as part of AEW’s 'Big Five' PPV events.

Frequently asked questions

What is AEW All In?
It is a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by All Elite Wrestling, originating from an independent 2018 show and revived by AEW in 2023.
When was the first All In held?
The inaugural All In took place on September 1, 2018.
Where are AEW All In events usually held?
AEW’s All In events have usually been held at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
Is All In one of AEW’s biggest shows?
Yes. It is described as AEW’s flagship event and one of the company’s 'Big Five' pay-per-views.
Did All In influence the creation of AEW?
Yes. The success of the 2018 independent All In is said to have inspired the creation of AEW a few months later.
Has All In ever been held outside London?
Yes. The 2025 edition was held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_In_(professional_wrestling)
    Supports: Background on the event’s origin, AEW revival, typical venue, and status as a flagship AEW PPV.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_In_(2026)
    Supports: 2026 edition details, including date and Wembley Stadium venue.
  3. All Elite Wrestling — https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-event/aew-all-in-london-2026
    Supports: Official confirmation of the 2026 AEW All In: London event at Wembley Stadium.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_In_(2025)
    Supports: 2025 event details, including venue in Arlington, Texas, and its place in the AEW All In series.
  5. The SmackDown Hotel — https://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/events-results/ppv-special/all-in
    Supports: 2018 inaugural event details and its association with the creation of AEW.