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 transcend the borders of North America. In the year 2027, the “Showcase of the Immortals” will move to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the “Riyadh Season” events.
Since its inception in 1985, WrestleMania has been held exclusively in North American cities. The idea of taking the company’s biggest event abroad had been anticipated by Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s Chief Creative Officer, and will now materialize.The official announcement comes shortly after Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, revealed the news in a live 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 and excites fans around the world.
Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s Chief Creative Officer
As part of the Riyadh season in 2027, the vision is to elevate this iconic event to unprecedented heights and offer a WrestleMania like never before seen. WWE has been holding events in Saudi Arabia since 2018, thanks to a billion-dollar deal that includes multiple shows over ten years. Next year’s Royal Rumble will be the first of WWE’s four “Big Four” events to be held in Saudi Arabia. WrestleMania 42 will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 and 19, 2026. It will be the second consecutive time that Las Vegas hosts WrestleMania.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, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia
