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”, according to WWE’s announcement. Since its inception in 1985, WrestleMania had always been held 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, mentioned the news in a live Snapchat video, which was later deleted.This is an opportunity to show the world that WWE is a global brand that reaches every corner 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 multiple shows in the country over ten years. Next year’s Royal Rumble will be the first of the four main WWE 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. Our vision is to elevate this iconic event to unprecedented heights and deliver a WrestleMania like never before seen.
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.
