WrestleMania 43: WWE Brings the Event to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027

WrestleMania Expands: Saudi Arabia to Host the Spectacle in 2027

Attention, wrestling fanatics! WrestleMania, WWE’s biggest event, will break boundaries in 2027 by being held for the first time outside of North America. The city of Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia, will host this historic event, as part of the “Riyadh Season”. Since its inception in 1985, WrestleMania has been held in North American cities. This decision marks a milestone in WWE’s global expansion.

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 Chief Content Officer

The official announcement comes after the revelation by the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh, in a now-deleted live Snapchat video, where the news was confirmed.

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

The agreement between WWE and Saudi Arabia includes the realization of multiple events in the country over the next ten years, with a value of one billion dollars, since 2018. Next year, the Royal Rumble will be the first of the WWE “Big Four” events to be held in Saudi Arabia.

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.