Fyter Fest

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Lore & Background

The history of Fyter Fest is defined by its adaptability and connection to AEW's early growth. The inaugural event on June 29, 2019, was the promotion's second major special following Double or Nothing, held in co-sponsorship with Community Effort Orlando (CEO) as part of their fighting game festival. This partnership stemmed from Kenny Omega's influence, linking AEW and former NJPW star wrestlers. The 2020 edition was held at Daily's Place in Jacksonville, Florida, with no documented plans for Wembley Arena in London. The pandemic cemented the new standard of broadcasting Fyter Fest as special episodes of weekly television rather than standalone pay-per-views. The event grew from a two-part Dynamite special in 2020 and 2021—both years held entirely at Daily's Place in Jacksonville, Florida—to a four-part expansion in 2022 across Dynamite and Friday Night Rampage. In 2023, Fyter Fest aired on Dynamite and Rampage, not Saturday Night Collision. The event did not take place in 2024, and no 2025 edition has been officially announced.

In Their Own Story

In 2023, the event structure shifted again when AEW president Tony Khan announced on August 11 that Fyter Fest would move to August during the go-home week for All In. This iteration reduced the broadcast to a three-part series spanning Dynamite, Rampage, and the newly launched Saturday Night Collision. The 2024 edition was cancelled entirely, coinciding with the cancellation of the Rampage program at the end of that year. Fyter Fest returned in 2025 as a four-hour marathon on June 4 from the Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado. This return featured back-to-back special episodes of Dynamite and Collision, both simulcast on TBS and Max. Notably, Collision was preempted from its usual Saturday night slot and channel to accommodate TNT's coverage of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, marking a unique scheduling adjustment for the event.

Reader's Guide

For fans tracking the event's broadcast evolution, Fyter Fest offers a distinct viewing experience that varies by year. The 2019 edition was a free livestream on B/R Live in North America and a paid PPV internationally. From 2020 onward, it became integrated into AEW's weekly schedule: a two-part Dynamite special in 2020 (live July 1, taped July 2, aired July 8) and 2021; a four-part Dynamite and Rampage special in 2022; and a three-part Dynamite, Rampage, and Collision special in August 2023. The 2025 return highlights the event's flexibility, airing as a four-hour block of back-to-back episodes on June 4. Key dates to note include the inaugural show on June 29, 2019, the 2022 match between Jake Hager and Claudio Castagnoli on July 13, and the 2025 Denver broadcast pre-empted for hockey playoffs.

Did You Know?

• The event's name, slogan, and logo are a parody of the fraudulent Fyre Festival.
• The 2019 inaugural event was AEW's second major special (following Double or Nothing) and was co-sponsored by Community Effort Orlando (CEO). It was a free special streamed on B/R Live, not a pay-per-view.
• The 2020 and 2021 editions of Fyter Fest were both held entirely at Daily's Place in Jacksonville, Florida, with no matches in Texas markets.
• In 2023, Fyter Fest aired on Dynamite and Rampage, not Saturday Night Collision.
• The event did not occur in 2024, and no 2025 Fyter Fest has been officially confirmed.