The Stadium Stampede match is a unique blend of tag team, location-based, and cinematic wrestling that originated in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). When held indoors, it is referred to as an Anarchy in the Arena match.
Typically, the match involves ten wrestlers in a 5 vs. 5 format, with each team representing an established AEW faction. Known for its violent and brutal nature, the match follows hardcore rules and begins in a ring located in the center of the stadium or arena, progressing through various environments like bars, cargo loading areas, and offices.
The 2020 edition took place in the empty TIAA Bank Field, featuring teams brawling throughout the stadium. In contrast, the 2021 edition started in the empty venue but culminated in front of a live audience at the adjacent Daily's Place outdoor amphitheater, concluding in the Daily's Place ring.
The first indoor match under the Anarchy in the Arena name occurred at Double or Nothing 2022. The third Stadium Stampede match was held at All In inside Wembley Stadium in 2023, and Unlike previous stadium editions, this match was conducted live in front of a crowd, rather than as a cinematic experience.
Stadium Stampede / Anarchy in the Arena match: Info
- Promotion All Elite Wrestling
- Date Established May 23, 2020
- Match Category Hardcore
- Variant of Tag Team Match Falls Count Anywhere / Hardcore Match / Street Fight Tornado Tag Team Match
- N. of Competitors 10
Stadium Stampede / Anarchy in the Arena match: List of Matches
- #1: AEW Double or Nothing 2020 - May 23, 2020
Stadium Stampede Match
The Elite Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page, Matt Jackson & Nick Jacksondef.The Inner Circle Chris Jericho, Jake Hager, Sammy Guevara, Santana & Ortiz - #2: AEW Double or Nothing 2021 - May 30, 2021
Stadium Stampede Match
The Inner Circle Chris Jericho, Jake Hager, Sammy Guevara, Santana & Ortizdef.The Pinnacle MJF, Wardlow, Shawn Spears, Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwoodw/ Tully Blanchard - #3: AEW Double or Nothing 2022 - May 29, 2022
Anarchy in the Arena Match
Jericho Appreciation Society Chris Jericho, Jake Hager, Daniel Garcia, Matt Menard & Angelo Parkerdef.The Blackpool Combat Club Bryan Danielson & Jon Moxley - #4: AEW Double or Nothing 2023 - May 28, 2023
Anarchy in the Arena Match
The Blackpool Combat Club Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yutadef.The Elite Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page, Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson - #5: AEW All In London (2023) - August 27, 2023
Stadium Stampede Match
Best Friends Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor & Trent BerettaEddie Kingston & Penta El Zero Miedow/ Alex Abrahantesdef.The Blackpool Combat Club Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler YutaProud & Powerful Mike Santana & Ortiz - #6: AEW Double or Nothing 2024 - May 26, 2024
Anarchy in the Arena Match
The Elite Matthew Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, Kazuchika Okada & Jack Perrydef.Team AEW Bryan Danielson, Darby Allin, Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler