WrestleMania Expands: Saudi Arabia to Host in 2027
Attention wrestling fanatics! WrestleMania, WWE’s premier event, will break boundaries and be held for the first time outside of North America. The “Showcase of the Immortals” will arrive in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the “Riyadh Season” in 2027. Since its inception in 1985, WrestleMania has been held in North American cities. However, WWE’s vision of global expansion materializes with this historic decision.The official announcement comes after confirmation from Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, who revealed the news through a Snapchat video.This is an opportunity to show the world that WWE is a global brand that reaches every corner of the world and excites fans everywhere.
Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Chief Content Officer
WWE has been holding events in Saudi Arabia since 2018, thanks to a billion-dollar deal that guarantees 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. Our vision is to elevate this iconic event to unprecedented heights and deliver a WrestleMania like never before seen.
Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of 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.
