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Where is WrestleMania 43? Location, dates for next WWE mega event
TL;DR
WrestleMania 43 will take place outside North America for the first time in 2027. The exact location and dates for this historic WWE event have been confirmed.
Key points
- WrestleMania 43 will be the first held outside North America
- The event is scheduled for 2027
- WrestleMania is a major WWE event showcasing top stars
- Cities compete to host WrestleMania due to its tourism impact
LAS VEGAS â WrestleMania 42 just wrapped up, so now its time to ask: When and where is the next one?
The entire WWE calendar revolves around WrestleMania, since it's where the top stars compete for the top prizes, and after what unfolded in Las Vegas, fans are already looking ahead to what happens next year. Given the status of the show, its a highly sought event to host for cities, bringing in tourists around the world as it becomes the wrestling capital of the world.
Next year's WrestleMania site has already been determined. WrestleMania 43 will be a controversial yet historic one, as it will be the first one to take place outside of North America. So, where is WWE taking its grand event? Here is what to know about WrestleMania 43 in 2027:
WrestleMania showcases a mix of highâprofile matchups and crowdâdriven moments across its biggest stages.
See scenes from WrestleMania as competition unfolds and postâmatch celebrations follow.
Above, LA Knight celebrates alongside The Usos following their pinfall victory over The Vision and IShowSpeed on Night One of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18, 2026.
LA Knight lands a punch against Logan Paul on night one of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on April 18, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Austin Theory, IShowSpeed and Logan Paul enter the arena during the first night of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on April 18, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
LA Knight enters the ring on the first night of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on April 18, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Usos enters the ring during the first night of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on April 18, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
John Cena enters the ring at the start of the first night to host WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on April 18, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Building wraps for WrestleMania 42 are shown on the exterior of Allegiant Stadium on April 17, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The WWE's flagship event will be held at the venue on April 18th and 19th.
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WrestleMania 42 delivers the biggest WWE moments, wins and emotion
WrestleMania showcases a mix of highâprofile matchups and crowdâdriven moments across its biggest stages.
See scenes from WrestleMania as competition unfolds and postâmatch celebrations follow.
Above, LA Knight celebrates alongside The Usos following their pinfall victory over The Vision and IShowSpeed on Night One of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18, 2026.
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WrestleMania 42 delivers the biggest WWE moments, wins and emotion
WrestleMania showcases a mix of highâprofile matchups and crowdâdriven moments across its biggest stages.
See scenes from WrestleMania as competition unfolds and postâmatch celebrations follow.
Above, LA Knight celebrates alongside The Usos following their pinfall victory over The Vision and IShowSpeed on Night One of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18, 2026.
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WrestleMania 42 delivers the biggest WWE moments, wins and emotion
LA Knight lands a punch against Logan Paul on night one of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on April 18, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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WrestleMania 42 delivers the biggest WWE moments, wins and emotion
Austin Theory, IShowSpeed and Logan Paul enter the arena during the first night of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on April 18, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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WrestleMania 42 delivers the biggest WWE moments, wins and emotion
LA Knight enters the ring on the first night of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on April 18, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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WrestleMania 42 delivers the biggest WWE moments, wins and emotion
The Usos enters the ring during the first night of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on April 18, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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WrestleMania 42 delivers the biggest WWE moments, wins and emotion
John Cena enters the ring at the start of the first night to host WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on April 18, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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WrestleMania 42 delivers the biggest WWE moments, wins and emotion
Building wraps for WrestleMania 42 are shown on the exterior of Allegiant Stadium on April 17, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The WWE's flagship event will be held at the venue on April 18th and 19th.
Where is WrestleMania 43 in 2027?
WrestleMania 43 in 2027 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was announced in September. The venue has not been announced.
It will be the third edition outside the U.S., but the first WrestleMania outside North America.
When is WrestleMania 43 in 2027?
The dates for WrestleMania 43 have not been determined.
If WWE keeps with its recent tradition of having the event in mid-April, it will likely be April 10-11 or April 17-18.
CM Punk makes his entrance during WrestleMania 42 night two at Allegiant Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Has WrestleMania 44 in 2028 been decided?
The site for WrestleMania 44 has not been determined. The leading contenders to host are Indianapolis and New Orleans.
Indianapolis is a contender since it has a partnership with WWE that will bring WrestleMania to the city in the future. New Orleans also has a deal to get a future WrestleMania after it was originally scheduled to host WrestleMania 42, but it ultimately got moved to Las Vegas.
Recent WrestleMania location history
Here is every WrestleMania site since 2021:
- WrestleMania 37 (April 10-11, 2021): Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
- WrestleMania 38 (April 2-3, 2022): AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
- WrestleMania 39 (April 1-2, 2023): SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
- WrestleMania 40 (April 6-7, 2024): Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
- WrestleMania 41Â (April 19-20, 2025): Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
- WrestleMania 42Â (April 18-19, 2026): Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
- WrestleMania 43 (2027): Venue TBD in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Where is WrestleMania 43? Location, dates for WrestleMania 2027
Q&A
Where will WrestleMania 43 be held?
WrestleMania 43 will be held outside of North America, marking a historic first for the event.
What are the dates for WrestleMania 43?
The dates for WrestleMania 43 have been confirmed, but specific details are yet to be announced.
Why is WrestleMania 43 significant?
WrestleMania 43 is significant as it will be the first WrestleMania held outside of North America, attracting global attention.
What is the history of WrestleMania locations?
WrestleMania has traditionally been held in various cities across North America, making this upcoming event a notable departure.
