WWE WrestleMania 42 was initially set to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 11-12, 2026, with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson confirming this during February’s WWE Smackdown. However, plans have changed, as New Orleans will no longer host the event. Reports indicate that many expect WWE to return to Las Vegas, Nevada for the second consecutive year. Although no official confirmation has been made about WrestleMania 42’s location, Fightful Select has uncovered some insights regarding the event and potential future WrestleMania venues.
Inside sources from WWE have stayed silent on whether the 2026 WrestleMania will take place in Las Vegas, but there is a growing sense that WWE aims to hold multiple future WrestleManias in the city. This has encouraged WWE to strengthen its negotiation strategies to attract competing cities to bid for hosting rights.
This approach may explain why a WrestleMania event in London, UK, has not yet materialized. WWE reportedly demands high fees from local governments to host the show there, unlike AEW, which covered venue and city costs for their London events at Wembley Stadium and the O2 Arena.
Another rumored venue is Saudi Arabia, though it doesn’t appear likely in the near future. WWE insiders say if WrestleMania does go to Saudi Arabia, it would probably be later, not replacing flagship events like the 2018 Royal Rumble or WrestleMania itself, but rather a newer event like Super Slammania.
Fan Take: This news is significant for WWE fans because it highlights WWE’s strategic push to maximize WrestleMania’s impact through careful venue selection and negotiations. Returning to Las Vegas or expanding globally could reshape the spectacle and accessibility of WWE’s biggest event, potentially enhancing the experience for fans worldwide.
