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, according to WWE’s announcement. Since its creation in 1985, WrestleMania has been limited to North American cities. The possibility of taking the event internationally had been hinted at by Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s Chief Creative Officer, and is now materializing.The official announcement comes shortly after Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, revealed the news via a Snapchat video that was later deleted.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
WWE has been holding events in Saudi Arabia since 2018, thanks to a billion-dollar deal that includes holding multiple shows in the country for ten years. Next year’s Royal Rumble will be the first of WWE’s “Big Four” events to be held in Saudi Arabia.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
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 WrestleMania.
