WrestleMania 43 moves to Riyadh in 2027: WWE expands its global reach

WrestleMania Expands: Saudi Arabia to Host the Event in 2027

For the first time in its history, WrestleMania, the pinnacle event of professional wrestling, will be held outside of North America. The city of Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia, will host the 2027 edition, as part of the “Riyadh Season” initiative.

Since its launch in 1985, WrestleMania has been limited to North American cities. However, the vision of expanding the event globally, anticipated by Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s Chief Creative Officer, will materialize.

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

Paul “Triple H” Levesque

The official announcement comes shortly after Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, mentioned the arrival of WrestleMania to Saudi Arabia in a live Snapchat video, which has already been deleted.

WrestleMania is already the most important date on the wrestling calendar, and this announcement marks a significant moment in our partnership with WWE. We deeply respect the legacy of WrestleMania and the global prestige it holds among wrestling fans worldwide.

Turki Alalshikh

The collaboration between WWE and Saudi Arabia dates back to 2018, with a one billion dollar deal that includes the realization of multiple events in the country for ten years. The next Royal Rumble, in 2025, will be the first of the four most important WWE 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.