Overview
- WWE announced the move on September 12 in a presentation featuring Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Saudi adviser Turki Alalshikh, with the company posting the news on its official channels.
- The 2027 edition will be the first WrestleMania staged outside North America, marking a major break from the event’s U.S.-only history since 1985.
- Friday’s confirmation follows a briefly published Arabic press release and corroboration from specialist outlets PWInsider and Fightful earlier in the week.
- The plan aligns with WWE’s multi-year slate of Saudi events through 2027, including Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh and additional shows targeted for May and November that year.
- Early online reaction noted significant fan pushback, including concerns about the event’s local start time for audiences in other regions.