WWE's WrestleMania Returns to Las Vegas

The wrestling extravaganza is back in Sin City after a successful 2025 event.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 5:00pm

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WWE's flagship annual event, WrestleMania, is returning to Las Vegas this weekend after a highly successful showing in the city last year. The professional wrestling organization's biggest pay-per-view event drew record crowds and generated significant economic impact for the Las Vegas area in 2025.

Why it matters

WrestleMania is one of the most watched and lucrative events in sports entertainment, drawing fans from around the world. Las Vegas has become a premier destination for the event, offering the large venues, hotel accommodations, and entertainment options that WWE and its fans desire.

The details

WrestleMania 42 will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 19-20, 2026. The two-day event is expected to attract over 100,000 attendees, surpassing the record set in 2025. Las Vegas hotels and businesses are anticipating a major economic boost from the influx of wrestling fans.

  • WrestleMania 41 was held in Los Angeles in 2025.
  • WrestleMania 42 will take place in Las Vegas on April 19-20, 2026.

The players

WWE

The professional wrestling organization that owns and operates the annual WrestleMania event, the biggest pay-per-view in sports entertainment.

Allegiant Stadium

The home stadium of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, which will host WrestleMania 42 in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Las Vegas has become the perfect home for WrestleMania, with its world-class venues, hotels, and entertainment options that our fans love.”

— Stephanie McMahon, Chief Brand Officer, WWE

“Hosting WrestleMania is a huge boost for Las Vegas, bringing in tens of thousands of visitors and generating millions in economic activity.”

— Steve Hill, CEO, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

What’s next

Tickets for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas will go on sale to the general public on January 15, 2026.

The takeaway

WWE's decision to return WrestleMania to Las Vegas underscores the city's status as a premier destination for major sporting and entertainment events. The economic boost and global exposure the event brings make it a win-win for both WWE and the city of Las Vegas.