WrestleMania 43 will break new ground for WWE. The company has confirmed that its biggest show of the year will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in April 2027, the first time WrestleMania has been staged outside North America. Here is what is confirmed and what is not.
WrestleMania 43 location
WWE announced in September 2025 that WrestleMania 43 will take place in Riyadh as part of the Saudi “Riyadh Season” programme. Triple H made the announcement alongside Turki Alalshikh, the head of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority. It will be a two-night event, as the last few WrestleManias have been.
The date
WWE has not officially announced exact dates or a venue. Reports say that 10 and 11 April 2027 have been targeted internally, but this is unconfirmed. Our Royal Rumble 2027 guide notes that the Rumble winners will earn matches at WrestleMania 43.
No Las Vegas backup
There has been speculation that the Sphere in Las Vegas could be used as a backup venue. Reports from Fightful Select say that WWE has no plans to do so, and that the Sphere has other events booked in April. WWE has not announced any change to the Riyadh plan.
WrestleMania weekend in New York
WWE has confirmed that NXT Stand and Deliver and AAA Eternal Glory will take place at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York during WrestleMania 43 weekend in April 2027. This keeps a US event on the calendar around the main show.
How we got here
WrestleMania 42 is held in Las Vegas on 18 and 19 April 2026, after plans for New Orleans were reversed. Riyadh then follows in 2027. The move has left some US cities, including Indianapolis and New Orleans, waiting for their turn.
Timings in India
Saudi Arabia is 2.5 hours behind India, so an evening show in Riyadh would be in the late evening or night in India. That is far friendlier for Indian fans than a show in the United States, which usually falls in the early hours of the morning.
Where to watch in India
Netflix streams WWE premium live events in India, so the show is expected to be there. Our guide to watching WWE in India on Netflix has the usual timings and tips.
What to watch for
Keep an eye on WWE’s official announcements for the dates, the venue and the match card. The Royal Rumble in February will decide the first WrestleMania matches.
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