In a landmark announcement, WWE and the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) of saudi Arabia have confirmed that WrestleMania 43 will be held in Riyadh in 2027. This marks the first time the premier wrestling event will take place outside of North America.

The event will be hosted as part of Riyadh Season, a major entertainment and cultural festival. According to an official statement,HE Turki Alalshikh,representing the GEA,expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership.

WrestleMania is already the biggest date on the wrestling calendar and this announcement marks a meaningful moment in our partnership with WWE. 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.

Paul “Triple H” Levesque,WWE Chief Content Officer,also commented on the collaboration.

HE Turki Alalshikh and GEA have made a massive impact on the world of sports and entertainment. They have been phenomenal partners to WWE and we look forward to working with them to bring WrestleMania 43 to new heights.

WrestleMania is WWE’s flagship event, renowned for its elaborate productions and high-profile matches. The decision to host the event in Saudi Arabia signals a continued expansion of WWE’s global reach.

Fans can look forward to another major event in Riyadh soon, as the Royal Rumble is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 31, 2024, in Saudi arabia.