WWE has reportedly chosen Saudi Arabia to host WrestleMania 43 in 2027. This isn’t just a new location; it’s a monumental shift for the biggest event in sports entertainment.
For years, WWE has been building a lucrative partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, holding premium live events like Crown Jewel and Super ShowDown. These events have been a massive financial success, but they’ve also been a source of controversy due to the country’s human rights record. Now, bringing the “Showcase of the Immortals” to the Middle East elevates this relationship to an entirely new level.
Since its inception in 1985, WrestleMania has been hosted only in North American cities. WWE chief creative officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque has teased the idea of the company’s biggest event traveling overseas, and now that will become a reality.
“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 everywhere,” Levesque said.
The formal announcement comes just days after Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, was seen on a since-deleted Snapchat live video stating that WrestleMania will make the move to Saudi Arabia.
“WrestleMania is already the biggest date on the wrestling calendar, and this announcement marks a significant moment in our partnership with WWE,” Alalshikh said in a statement. “We deeply respect the legacy of WrestleMania and the global prestige it holds among wrestling fans around the world.
“As part of Riyadh Season in 2027, our vision is to elevate this iconic event to unprecedented heights and deliver a WrestleMania unlike anything the world has ever seen.”
