WWE Holds Meeting Over WrestleMania 42 Ticket Sales

Company acknowledges ticket sales are below projections, explores new marketing strategies.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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According to reports, WWE held a meeting on February 11 to address lower-than-expected ticket sales for WrestleMania 42, which is scheduled to take place over two nights at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The company acknowledged that current ticket distribution numbers are below internal projections and has tasked all departments with developing new promotional ideas and marketing pushes to boost sales ahead of the event.

Why it matters

WrestleMania is WWE's biggest annual event, and strong ticket sales are crucial for the company's financial performance and ability to deliver a successful show. Lower-than-expected ticket sales could impact the overall production and experience for fans attending the event.

The details

Current figures indicate that roughly 36,000 tickets have been distributed for each night of WrestleMania 42, compared to around 10,000 more tickets per night at the same stage last year for WrestleMania 41. WWE is not planning to lower ticket prices, but is instead exploring new marketing strategies and momentum-building tactics. The company has also been strictly prohibiting WrestleMania watch parties within a 50-mile radius of the stadium, which has not been well-received by some local establishments.

  • The meeting was held on February 11, 2026.
  • WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to take place over two nights in late March/early April 2026.

The players

WWE

The professional wrestling promotion company that owns and operates the WrestleMania event.

Allegiant Stadium

The stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada that will host WrestleMania 42.

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What they’re saying

“WWE has been strictly prohibiting WrestleMania watch parties within a 50-mile radius of Allegiant Stadium. That decision has not gone over well with some local establishments, particularly given that Las Vegas paid a site fee to host the event in an effort to drive tourism and local spending.”

— Sean Ross Sapp, Reporter, Fightful Select (Fightful Select)

What’s next

WWE is expected to roll out new marketing and promotional strategies in late February to boost ticket sales for WrestleMania 42.

The takeaway

WWE is facing challenges in meeting its internal ticket sales projections for WrestleMania 42, which could impact the overall production and fan experience for the event. The company is exploring new marketing tactics rather than lowering ticket prices, and its restrictions on local watch parties have drawn some backlash from the Las Vegas community.