Orlando is making a play for the Royal Rumble.
WESH 2 reports The Tourist Development Tax Sports Incentive Committee will request $850,000 for the Greater Orlando Sports Commission to bid on the 2024 Royal Rumble. The bid will be made on Tuesday, May 2.
If approved, the event would be held at Camping World Stadium on January 27, 2024.
Orange County leaders say attendance for the Royal Rumble is estimated at nearly 54,000 people. The event could generate an economic impact of $28 million. According to county leaders, if the bid is not awarded, the funds would be returned.
Wrestlemania 33 was held at Camping World Stadium. The event generated $181 million for the region.
Royal Rumble 2023 was held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX.
Fightful will update fans on the location of the the 2024 Royal Rumble when more information is known.
