The Gladiator Gladiatrix Combat Series will bring one of its national tour stops to Williamsburg starting in 2027 through a three-year partnership with Visit Williamsburg. The event is expected to draw thousands of athletes, families and fans for a multiday competition.

The Series, launched by Critical Sports and Entertainment, gives female wrestlers equal top billing with male competitors. It features youth and amateur athletes in wrestling, jiu-jitsu, taekwondo and other combat disciplines. 

The Williamsburg stop will take place at the Greater Williamsburg Sports & Events Center, a 200,000-square-foot venue that can accommodate 20 to 28 wrestling mats, vendors and fan experiences. The Series anticipates more than 5,000 registrants per event. 

“Williamsburg represents everything we want in a host city — strong community spirit, first-class facilities and a passion for growing youth sports,” said Robert Hickman, Series director. 

Morgan Cordle, sports sales manager at Visit Williamsburg, added, “This partnership highlights our city’s growing reputation as a premier destination for large-scale sports events and reinforces our dedication to youth development and community-centered experiences.” 

The Series partners with organizations including AAU Wrestling, USA Wrestling and Spartan Combat. Executives said the Williamsburg stop is part of a broader expansion to 8 to 12 host cities nationwide and will create a platform where young athletes, especially female wrestlers, can compete on a national stage.