WrestleMania 43 Set for Saudi Arabia: WWE Officially Confirms Location

The move to Saudi Arabia follows WWE’s decade-long partnership with the Kingdom, initiated in 2018 by a lucrative 10-year deal worth around $500 million. This partnership has already brought major WWE premium events like Crown Jewel and Elimination Chamber to Saudi Arabia.

Hosting WrestleMania 43, the company’s flagship pay-per-view and biggest annual event, in Riyadh underscores the show’s commitment to expanding internationally and highlights Saudi Arabia’s increasing role in global entertainment. The event is expected to be one of the most significant sports entertainment spectacles ever held in the region, with promises of an unmatched production and fan experience.

WWE Superstars Fuel the Hype for WrestleMania 43

The announcement generated significant excitement, with WWE stars and Hall of Famers appearing at the press conference, including current World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and popular figures like Bianca Belair and Logan Paul. The Undertaker notably encouraged fans worldwide to travel to Saudi Arabia for this historic WrestleMania event.

While the exact date for WrestleMania 43 has not been announced, it is scheduled for sometime in 2027 during the Riyadh Season festivities. Before this, Saudi Arabia is also set to host the Royal Rumble in 2026, marking a continued deepening of wrestling events in the region.

WWE’s Multi-Million Dollar Deal with the Kingdom

Financially, the deal to bring WrestleMania 43 to Saudi Arabia reportedly involves a substantial investment, with negotiations potentially exceeding $100 million.

This reflects Saudi Arabia’s strategic intent to position itself as a global hub for major entertainment events, and WWE’s interest in capitalising on the region’s market and fanbase. The collaboration also aligns with WWE’s parent company, TKO Group’s broader ambitions to expand sports entertainment on a worldwide scale.

This move could also spark a new era of international WrestleManias, where the brand shifts from being a largely North American spectacle to a truly global phenomenon.

Fans are already speculating about potential dream matches and celebrity appearances that could headline the card, and if the production lives up to WWE’s promises, WrestleMania 43 might redefine what a mega wrestling event looks like.