It’s Official! WrestleMania 43 Is Coming To Riyadh, A First In The Middle East

Are you someone who is a big fan of WWE? If watching those intense wrestling matches on television sounds like the perfect pastime to you, then you will be pleased to know that WrestleMania 43 is officially coming to Saudi Arabia. This mega event will be hosted in Riyadh!

WrestleMania 43 To Take Place In Riyadh

WrestleMania 43 is expected to be hosted as part of Riyadh Season in 2027. This announcement followed a historic WrestleMania 41, which happened in April in Las Vegas. It became the most successful and highest-grossing event in the history of WWE. As it happens, the event, which was first announced on Wednesday, September 10, was later confirmed by Saudi Arabian advisor Turki Al-Sheikh through Snapchat.

A First In The Middle East

 

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As it happens, this will be the first WrestleMania that will be held outside North America. Not to mention, it will be the first in the Middle East and has been done as part of a 10-year partnership, which began in 2018. The prestigious event is going to be held annually between mid-March and mid-April by WWE. As it happens, the first event was held back in 1985.

Coming to the event, it promises a week-long festival. It features Friday night’s SmackDown, NXT, Monday Night Raw, and tons of fan-favourite events. While there are no official announcements regarding its locations and dates, you will want to stay tuned to the space for more details regarding WrestleMania 43.

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WWE Royal Rumble Confirmed

However, there are a few confirmed WWE events. For instance, the WWE Royal Rumble will be coming to Riyadh. This is a part of the annual WWE premium live event, and it has been taking place since 1988. It includes both women’s and men’s matches where the winners eliminate all their opponents. This event will take place in Riyadh in January 2026.

So, if you happen to be someone who is a fan of intense wrestling matches, then you will certainly want to stay tuned to this space for more details regarding the upcoming events.

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