WrestleMania Expands: Saudi Arabia to Host the Spectacle in 2027
Attention wrestling fanatics! WrestleMania, WWE’s flagship event, will break boundaries in 2027 by being held for the first time outside of North America. The “Showcase of the Immortals” will move to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the “Riyadh Season” events. Since its inception in 1985, WrestleMania had always been held in North American cities. However, the vision of expanding the event globally, anticipated by WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, will come true.The official announcement comes shortly after Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, revealed the news via a Snapchat video, which has already been deleted.This is an opportunity to show the world that WWE is a global brand that reaches every corner of the planet and excites fans around the world.
Paul “Triple H” Levesque
The collaboration between WWE and Saudi Arabia dates back to 2018, with a billion-dollar deal guaranteeing multiple company events in the country for a decade. The next Royal Rumble, in 2025, will be the first of WWE’s four most important 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, marking the second consecutive time the city hosts the event.
