It has been confirmed that WrestleMania 43 will take place in Riyadh in 2027, making history as the first time WWE’s biggest event is hosted outside North America. The announcement forms part of Riyadh Season, strengthening the Kingdom’s growing role in global entertainment.
For wrestling fans across Dubai and the UAE, this brings the action much closer to home. Following the record-breaking WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas earlier this year, the spotlight will now shift to the Middle East for the next chapter.
A milestone moment for WWE in the Middle East
Since its inception in 1985, WrestleMania has grown into WWE’s most successful annual event, watched by millions worldwide. Moving the showpiece to Riyadh reflects WWE’s expanding footprint in the region, following years of headline events such as Crown Jewel and Super ShowDown.
The 2027 edition is expected to attract global audiences and draw thousands of fans from across the Gulf, including the UAE.
What to expect from WrestleMania week
WrestleMania is not just one night—it is a celebration of wrestling that unfolds over several days. Fans can look forward to:
- Friday Night SmackDown
- Monday Night Raw
- NXT matches
- Meet-and-greet fan events
- Merchandise and live activations
Exact dates and venues are yet to be announced, but WrestleMania is traditionally staged between mid-March and mid-April.
Royal Rumble set for Riyadh in 2026
Ahead of WrestleMania 43, Riyadh will also host the WWE Royal Rumble in January 2026. Known for its thrilling elimination format, the winners will secure a world title shot at WrestleMania.
This is the first time the Royal Rumble will be staged outside North America, underlining WWE’s long-term partnership with the region. Details on participating superstars and ticket sales will follow closer to the date.
UAE fans set to benefit from proximity
For residents of Dubai and the wider UAE, the move means easier access to WWE’s most iconic events. Riyadh is only a short flight away, making it more convenient for fans who previously had to travel to the United States to watch WrestleMania live.
The event is also expected to boost regional tourism, with travel packages and hospitality offers likely to be announced in due course.
WWE’s growing presence in the region
The decision to bring WrestleMania to Riyadh reinforces Saudi Arabia’s ambition to position itself as a destination for international sports and live entertainment. For WWE, it represents the continuation of a partnership with the region that began in 2018 and continues to deliver blockbuster shows.
For the UAE’s passionate wrestling fans, it signals a new era where the world’s most-watched wrestling spectacles are now within reach.
WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh is set to be a defining moment for WWE and for fans across the Middle East. With Royal Rumble in 2026 and WrestleMania the following year, the region is preparing to host some of wrestling’s biggest nights in history.
For the UAE community, this is an unmissable opportunity to experience wrestling at its grandest scale.
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