WrestleMania Expands: Saudi Arabia to Host the Event in 2027
In a historic milestone for the wrestling world, WWE announced that WrestleMania, the company’s biggest event, will be held outside of North America for the first time. The city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the 2027 edition, as part of the “Riyadh Season” initiative. Since its inception in 1985, WrestleMania had always been held in North American cities. This decision marks a significant shift in WWE’s global expansion strategy.The official announcement comes shortly after Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, revealed the news 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 Chief Content Officer
The collaboration between WWE and Saudi Arabia dates back to 2018, with a billion-dollar deal guaranteeing multiple company events 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. 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
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 has hosted the event.
