John Cena has announced that he is retiring from in-ring WWE competition at the end of 2025.
Retirement timing
John Cena stated that 2025 will be his final year as an active in-ring performer, with a full farewell tour running from January through December 2025. As part of that plan, he identified the 2025 Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania 41 as his last appearances at those major events.
Final match date
Cena later confirmed that his last match is scheduled for December 13, 2025, marking his official retirement from wrestling competition on that date. After that, he has indicated he does not plan to wrestle again, though he expects to remain involved with WWE in non-wrestling roles.