WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia: WWE Brings the Event to Riyadh in 2027

WrestleMania Expands: Saudi Arabia to Host the Event in 2027

The 2027 edition of WrestleMania will mark a historic milestone for WWE, being the first time the event will be held outside of North America. The “Showcase of the Immortals” will move to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the “Riyadh Season”. Since its inception in 1985, WrestleMania has been held exclusively in North American cities. This change represents a significant step in WWE’s global expansion strategy.

This is an opportunity to show the world that WWE is a global brand that reaches every corner of the world and excites fans from all over.

Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Chief Creative Officer

The official announcement comes shortly after Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, revealed the news via a Snapchat video.

WrestleMania is already the most important date on the wrestling calendar, and this announcement marks a significant moment in our partnership with WWE. Our vision is to elevate this iconic event to unprecedented heights and deliver a WrestleMania like never before seen.

Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia

WWE has been holding events in Saudi Arabia since 2018, as part of a billion-dollar deal that includes multiple events in the country over ten years. Next year’s Royal Rumble will be the first of WWE’s “Big Four” events to be held in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, WrestleMania 42 will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 and 19, 2026, marking the second consecutive time that Las Vegas hosts the event.