WrestleMania 43 is going to Saudi Arabia in 2027: A historic milestone!

WrestleMania Expands: Saudi Arabia to Host the Event in 2027

A historic milestone for professional wrestling is about to be realized. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) announced that WrestleMania, its flagship event, will be held for the first time outside of North America. The chosen destination is Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the “Riyadh Season” in 2027. Since its creation in 1985, WrestleMania has been held exclusively in North American cities. This decision marks a significant change in WWE’s strategy, which seeks to expand its global reach and bring its spectacle to new audiences.

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

Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Chief Content Officer

The official announcement comes after the anticipation generated by the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh, who had hinted at the news in a Snapchat video. The partnership between WWE and Saudi Arabia has been fruitful since 2018.

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 spans a decade. 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. It will be the second consecutive time that Las Vegas hosts this grand event.