Wrestlemania 42 Ticket Sales Struggle in Las Vegas Return

Economic uncertainty and rising costs impact demand for WWE's biggest annual event

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Ticket sales for Wrestlemania 42, set to return to Las Vegas for the second year in a row, have been reportedly lower than expected. Factors like decreased tourism in Las Vegas, rising costs of essentials impacting discretionary spending, and the challenge of fans booking travel and accommodations in advance are cited as potential reasons for the sluggish demand.

Why it matters

Wrestlemania is WWE's marquee annual event, and strong ticket sales are crucial to its financial success and the economic impact on the host city. Slower than anticipated ticket movement raises questions about the broader appeal of professional wrestling amid economic headwinds.

The details

According to reports, WWE has sold an estimated 36,000 tickets for both nights of Wrestlemania 42 so far, down significantly from the 60,000 tickets sold at this point last year when the event was held in New Orleans. The 72,000-seat capacity of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas means the company is currently only filling about half the venue for its biggest show of the year. Factors cited include the challenge of fans booking travel and accommodations in advance, as well as the potential fatigue of hosting the event in the same city two years in a row, reducing the incentive for fans to make the trip.

  • Wrestlemania 42 is scheduled for April 2026.
  • Ticket sales for the event are reportedly lower than expected compared to the same time last year.

The players

WWE

The professional wrestling promotion that owns and operates Wrestlemania.

Allegiant Stadium

The 72,000-seat venue in Las Vegas that is hosting Wrestlemania 42 for the second consecutive year.

Dave Meltzer

A journalist who reports on the professional wrestling industry and is cited regarding the lower than expected Wrestlemania 42 ticket sales.

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What they’re saying

“The problem is two-fold, with the obvious concern being the 72,000-seat capacity of Allegiant Stadium so at this point, the company only has half a house for the biggest show of the year.”

— Dave Meltzer, Journalist (The Wrestling Observer)

What’s next

Allegiant Stadium has announced a President's Day sale offering 25% off tickets for Wrestlemania 42 in an effort to boost sales.

The takeaway

Wrestlemania's ticket sales struggles highlight the broader economic challenges facing the wrestling industry, as rising costs and economic uncertainty impact discretionary spending on entertainment. WWE will need to find ways to make its marquee event more accessible to casual fans to maintain the event's financial and cultural significance.