WrestleMania Expands: Saudi Arabia to Host the Event in 2027
In a historic milestone for professional wrestling, WrestleMania, WWE’s flagship event, will be held outside of North America for the first time. The city of Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia, will host the “Showcase of the Immortals” as part of the “Riyadh Season” in 2027. Since its inception in 1985, WrestleMania had been held exclusively in North American cities. The vision of WWE’s Chief Creative Officer, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, to take the event international will finally materialize.The official announcement came after Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, mentioned WrestleMania’s arrival in Saudi Arabia 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 planet and excites fans everywhere.
Paul “Triple H” Levesque
WWE has been holding events in Saudi Arabia since 2018, as part of a billion-dollar deal with the Kingdom that includes holding multiple events in the country for ten years. Next year’s Royal Rumble will be the first of the WWE’s four “major” 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 be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 and 19, 2026, marking the second consecutive time the city will host the event.
