The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will return to Las Vegas as part of the WrestleMania 42 weekend next month. The event is set for April 17 at Dolby Live in Park MGM, where WWE will honor new inductees, including Stephanie McMahon, former chairwoman and CEO of WWE, Grand Slam champion AJ Styles, and the tag-team duo Demolition, composed of Ax and Smash.
Additional Inductees and Ticket Details Announced by WWE
The WWE plans to reveal more inductees in the coming weeks. Tickets for the Hall of Fame ceremony will go on sale through Ticketmaster starting at 10 a.m. on March 10, with a presale beginning the day before at the same time. The event is organized in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Overview of WrestleMania 42 Week Events in Las Vegas
WrestleMania 42 week features several key attractions, including the WWE World fan fest from April 16-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s south hall. The lineup also includes Friday Night SmackDown on April 17 and Monday Night Raw on April 20, both at T-Mobile Arena, followed by the two-day WrestleMania event on April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium. Tickets for SmackDown and Raw are available via AXS, while WrestleMania tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.
Las Vegas Continues as Host City After Successful Previous Year
This marks the second year in a row that Las Vegas will host WrestleMania and related WWE events, including the Hall of Fame induction. Last year’s ceremony took place at Fontainebleau. Although this year’s WrestleMania was initially planned for New Orleans, WWE officials chose to return to Las Vegas, impressed by the success of last year’s events in the city.
Significance of the Event Returning to Las Vegas
Bringing WrestleMania 42 and the Hall of Fame ceremony back to Las Vegas highlights the city’s growing importance in WWE’s event planning and fan engagement. The strong turnout and successful execution last year have established Las Vegas as a preferred location for these marquee wrestling occasions, suggesting a continued partnership in the years ahead.
“WrestleMania 42 week also includes WWE World fan fest taking place April 16-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s south hall, Friday Night Smackdown (April 17) and Monday Night Raw (April 20) occurring at T-Mobile Arena and the two-day spectacle that is WrestleMania, taking place April 18-19, at Allegiant Stadium.” – Mick Akers, Reporter
