WWE has officially announced that WrestleMania 43 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking a historic milestone for the global wrestling company. This landmark event was revealed during a gathering that included WWE executives, Superstars, and officials from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, highlighting the ongoing partnership between WWE and the Saudi General Entertainment Authority.
Details Behind the WrestleMania 43 Saudi Arabia Announcement
Earlier this week, Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, confirmed plans for WrestleMania 43 through a statement that was briefly shared before being retracted. This announcement builds on a decade-long collaboration between WWE and Saudi Arabia, which began in 2018, and follows recent confirmation of multiple Premium Live Events scheduled in the Kingdom for 2026. Among these is the first-ever Royal Rumble event set for January 2026, a development teased by Al-Sheikh, who also expressed ambitions of bringing WrestleMania to Saudi Arabia in the near future.
The announcement took place in Las Vegas at the Fontainebleau hotel-venue, which has hosted several WWE events during WrestleMania week, with Joe Tessitore providing commentary. Tessitore highlighted the busy sports weekend in Sin City, which included the high-profile Canelo vs. Crawford boxing match promoted by Al-Sheikh, alongside significant figures such as WWE President Nick Khan and UFC President Dana White.
WrestleMania 43 Announcement Highlights and Key Figures
The stage featured prominent branding from WWE, WrestleMania 43, Netflix, ESPN, and Riyadh Season, and showcased a lineup of wrestling legends and current stars including WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker, WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development & Creative, Women’s Tag Team Champion Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer, Logan Paul, and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins.
Joe Tessitore introduced WWE’s Chief Content Officer and two-time Hall of Famer, Triple H, who emphasized the ongoing evolution of professional wrestling and spotlighted the significance of WrestleMania beyond its storied legacy. Triple H reaffirmed the long-term and productive nature of the WWE-Saudi Arabia partnership before inviting Turki Al-Sheikh to the stage, who received a warm reception but reserved his remarks for the later question-and-answer session.
Triple H’s Remarks on the Partnership and WrestleMania 43
Triple H praised the Saudi Royal Court adviser for his influential role in transforming the sports and entertainment industry. Representing both His Excellency and WWE President Nick Khan—acknowledged as a key figure driving this deal—Triple H officially announced WrestleMania 43 will be held in Riyadh as part of the city’s renowned Riyadh Season festivities. While the exact date remains unconfirmed, the event is anticipated to be a major highlight in 2027.
“We are making history once again,”
Triple H said, recognizing the progress WWE has made recently. He expressed gratitude toward WWE’s partners within the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and Riyadh Season, stressing the company’s excitement about showcasing its global brand to the world. Triple H confidently predicted that fans will witness an unprecedented level of spectacle during WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia.
“We are making history once again, and have been making a lot of history as of late. We could not be more excited for the opportunity to show the world what he thinks most people already know: WWE is a global brand that reaches every corner, and excites fans everywhere. Fans will see a level of spectacle like never before in 2027.” —Triple H, WWE Chief Content Officer
The Broader Context and Future Prospects for WWE in Saudi Arabia
This announcement reflects WWE’s commitment to expanding its international footprint while deepening ties with Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector. The Kingdom’s strategic partnership with WWE has brought numerous high-profile events over the past five years, significantly raising Saudi Arabia’s profile in global sports and entertainment. Bringing WrestleMania 43 to Riyadh marks the first time WWE’s flagship event will be held in the Middle East, underlining the league’s ambition to reach new audiences and grow its fan base worldwide.
With rising participation from WWE Superstars such as Seth Rollins, Bianca Belair, and Charlotte Flair, plus involvement from figures outside wrestling like Logan Paul and Dana White, the event promises to blend star power from different arenas. As Saudi Arabia continues promoting itself as a hub for major global events through initiatives like Riyadh Season, WrestleMania 43 is set to play a central role in this vision.
The collaboration also points to further WWE Premium Live Events in the Kingdom, creating a vibrant schedule that will include the 2026 Royal Rumble at a new venue, Allegiant Stadium, in Las Vegas, before WrestleMania 43’s highly anticipated arrival in Riyadh.
