WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia: WWE breaks boundaries in 2027

WrestleMania Expands: Saudi Arabia to Host the Spectacle in 2027

In a historic milestone for professional wrestling, WrestleMania, WWE’s biggest event, will be held outside of North America for the first time. The city of Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia, will host this grand event as part of the “Riyadh Season” in 2027. The official announcement was made on Friday, marking a turning point in the history of WrestleMania. Since its creation in 1985, WrestleMania had been held exclusively in North American cities. This decision represents a clear sign of WWE’s global expansion and its ambition to reach new markets.

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

Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Chief Content Officer

The official announcement comes after confirmation from Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, who revealed the news through a video on Snapchat.

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, thanks to a $1 billion deal with the Kingdom, which guarantees the holding of multiple shows for ten years. Next year’s Royal Rumble will be the first of WWE’s four “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 the city will host the event.