France is getting its first big WWE event.

The WWE has announced that Backlash France will be the first-ever WWE Premium Live Event to be held in France It will emanate from the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Decines on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

SmackDown will also emanate from the LDLC Arena on Friday, May 3, 2024, marking the first time SmackDown will broadcast from France.

Fans interested in an exclusive SmackDown and WWE Backlash France combo presale opportunity can register now at https://www.wwe.com/backlash-2024-presale.

Additionally, Priority Pass ticket packages will soon be available from On Location, offering fans the chance to be ringside for every exhilarating moment including premium seating, pre-show hospitality with WWE Superstar appearances, ringside photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise and more. To learn more about Priority Passes, please visit https://onlocationexp.com/backlash.

The news also follows the announcement of Bash In Berlin taking place at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany, on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

This year, Backlash was held at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

A lot of Backlash in Puerto Rico for WWE