The wrestling world eagerly awaits the arrival of the biggest pay-per-view of them all the WrestleMania every year. With each edition, the event grows bigger, attracting a massive global fan-base. For the upcoming spectacle, Triple H has officially announced that WWE WrestleMania 43 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. The announcement was made during a press conference held in Las Vegas, the host city of Wrestle Mania 42.
The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer, Logan Paul, and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins were all present at the announcement.
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“This is an incredible day,” said Triple H. “Since 1985, WrestleMania has stood as the pinnacle of sports and entertainment and is one of the greatest sports franchises the world has ever seen.
Today, we are here to talk about what’s next for the legacy of Wrestle Mania. And to help us announce this, I want to welcome a dear friend.
“For the first time, WrestleMania will be held outside of the United States and Canada. In 2027, we are proud to announce, that WrestleMania 43 will take place in Saudi Arabia as part of Riyadh Season,” Triple H concluded alongside Alalshikh.
We are currently in our eighth year of a long-term and fruitful partnership with the General Entertainment Authority (GEA).
This partnership, guided by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, has seen historic firsts year after year as we work together to collectively reshape what’s possible in global entertainment.”---Advertisement---
WWE has already announced that the 2026 Royal Rumble will also be held in Saudi Arabia, and now the biggest event of the year Wrestle Mania -will follow suit. Both the Royal Rumble and Wrestle Mania are expected to be the biggest pay-per-views in WWE history.
WWE’s first event in Saudi Arabia was the Greatest Royal Rumble, part of the country's Vision 2030 initiative. According to media reports, Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and a millennial wrestling fan, has invited several WWE legends to be part of the historic show.
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