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

WrestleMania Expands: Saudi Arabia to Host the Event in 2027

The world of professional wrestling is preparing for a historic milestone. WrestleMania, WWE’s biggest event, will be held for the first time outside of North America. The chosen destination is Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the “Riyadh Season” events in 2027. Since its inception in 1985, WrestleMania has taken place exclusively in North American cities. The news represents a significant step in the global expansion of WWE.

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 Chief Creative Officer

The official announcement comes after confirmation from Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, who previously anticipated the news through a video on Snapchat.

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

WWE has been holding events in Saudi Arabia since 2018, as part of a billion-dollar deal that includes multiple shows over ten years. The upcoming 2025 Royal Rumble will be the first of the four most important WWE events to be held in the country.

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 the event.