WrestleMania Expands: Saudi Arabia to Host the Event in 2027
Attention wrestling fanatics! WrestleMania, WWE’s flagship event, will break boundaries in 2027 by being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the “Riyadh Season”. This historic announcement marks the first time WrestleMania will be held outside of North America since its creation in 1985. The news was confirmed by WWE, marking a milestone in the global expansion of the brand. The decision to take WrestleMania to Saudi Arabia reflects the company’s strategy to reach new markets and connect with a global audience.The official announcement comes after the revelation by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, who anticipated the event in 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, as part of a $1 billion deal that includes multiple shows over a decade. Next year’s Royal Rumble will be the first of WWE’s four “Big Four” events to be held in the country.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 the city will host the event.
