Wrestling fans in Winston-Salem have something exciting to look forward to this holiday season: WrestleCade Weekend 2026 is returning Thanksgiving weekend, bringing one of the region’s most beloved independent professional wrestling events back to the Triad.

According to YES! Weekly, the annual WrestleCade Weekend celebration is once again slated to take over the Thanksgiving holiday, continuing a tradition that has drawn enthusiastic crowds of wrestling fans from across the Southeast and beyond to Winston-Salem year after year.

WrestleCade has grown into a marquee event on the independent wrestling calendar, giving fans the chance to see a packed slate of matches and appearances across multiple days of festivities. The event has become a point of local pride for Winston-Salem, drawing visitors who fill area hotels, restaurants, and venues during what is typically a busy travel weekend.

For longtime fans, the return of WrestleCade Weekend is a welcome sign that the community’s appetite for live entertainment and in-person events remains as strong as ever. The multi-day format gives attendees plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow fans, meet performers, and soak in the electric atmosphere that has made WrestleCade a Thanksgiving tradition in the Triad.

Details on specific dates, venues, and featured talent for WrestleCade Weekend 2026 are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Fans are encouraged to keep an eye on official WrestleCade channels for ticketing information and lineup announcements as Thanksgiving approaches.

Whether you’re a lifelong wrestling devotee or simply looking for a fun, high-energy way to spend the holiday weekend, WrestleCade Weekend 2026 promises to deliver plenty of excitement right here in Winston-Salem.

Sources: YES! Weekly