The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5-million sponsorship deal with AirBnB.

For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, the Colosseum returns to its original purpose as a venue for performances.

In anticipation of Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel to 'Gladiator,' Airbnb is hosting a limited experience where guests become "warriors" and train in the "art of gladiator combat," PEOPLE can exclusively announce.

Booking requests can be made at Airbnb.com beginning Nov. 27, just days after the blockbuster movie "Gladiator II" hits theaters. Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter.

Explore the Hypogeum: Descend into the underground chambers where gladiators once prepared for battle. Here, you’ll select armor that matches your gladiator persona, whether as a murmillo, thraex, provocator, retiarius, or contrarete. Your choice will shape your path.

Ever wonder what it was like to be a gladiator? Airbnb is about to make that a possibility. In anticipation of Gladiator II (out Nov. 22), the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott's Academy Award-winning 2000 blockbuster Gladiator,

Rome’s iconic amphitheatre will be open to the public at night for the first time ever as Airbnb invites its bravest guests into the Colosseum after dark to train for gladiator glory. In honour of the Gladiator II release on 15 November,