WrestleMania 42 planned for Las Vegas in 2026 appears likely, as WWE is reportedly finalizing details to bring its biggest annual event back to the city for the first time in more than three decades. The company is addressing final logistics around finding the right venue to accommodate the large-scale fan experiences that now accompany its signature show.
Securing Venue Space Remains a Key Step
Insiders say the process is in its last stages, with significant focus on booking the Las Vegas Convention Center as the central hub for WWE World, a multi-day festival that draws fans from around the world. WWE executives are interested in duplicating the successful event format used earlier in the year, which received positive reviews from attendees and media.
“We’re told WWE is finalizing the remaining details of the move to Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42. One key hurdle was hoping to secure the Las Vegas Convention Center, as the company looks to replicate the exact event model from this past year. Additionally, we’ve learned TKO wasn’t sold on using the available convention space at Mandalay Bay, which added to the delay in the announcement.”
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes), June 5, 2025
Venue Selection Delays Official Announcement
One of the main challenges has been ensuring the Las Vegas Convention Center is locked in for WWE World activities. TKO Group Holdings, WWE’s parent company, was reportedly hesitant about other options such as Mandalay Bay, which contributed to delays in confirming Las Vegas as the event‘s official home. The final decision on the venue will be instrumental in setting the stage for the entire WrestleMania week experience.
A Return Decades in the Making
If planning is completed as expected, Las Vegas will host WrestleMania for the first time since 1993, marking a significant anniversary for WWE and for sports entertainment in Sin City. With this return, Las Vegas is set to become the heart of major wrestling festivities in April 2026, reviving memories from WrestleMania IX and promising a new chapter for fans in the region.
Outlook for the Event and Fan Experience
The upcoming announcement is expected to energize both local supporters and traveling fans who anticipate the expanded festival environment surrounding today’s WrestleMania events. With high interest in the host city’s nightlife and infrastructure, and with final details nearly agreed upon, Las Vegas is on the brink of reclaiming its status as a central destination in the wrestling world.
WWE, TKO Group Holdings, and involved venues continue working together to finalize logistics. Once confirmed, Sin City would reaffirm its reputation as the epicenter for major sports and entertainment gatherings, with WrestleMania 42 set to make history in 2026.
