Saudi Arabia to host WrestleMania as event held outside North America for first time

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host WWE’s flagship event WrestleMania next year as the week-long wrestling festival leaves North American shores for the first time in its history.

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WrestleMania 43 will be held in the Saudi capital as part of Riyadh Season in 2027, organizers announced on Friday.

Turki Alalshikh, the head of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, said: “WrestleMania is already the biggest 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 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.”