WWE Moves WrestleMania 42 to Las Vegas in 2026

WWE has officially announced that WrestleMania 42 will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 and 19, 2026, reversing its earlier decision to host the event in New Orleans. The announcement was made during the 2025 Money in the Bank event by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, who expressed enthusiasm for returning to Las Vegas, citing the city as an ideal location for WWE's biggest event. WWE plans to compensate New Orleans by awarding it the 2027 Money in the Bank event and a future WrestleMania date. The decision confirms speculation that Las Vegas was the preferred backup following negotiations behind the scenes, with other potential locations like London and Saudi Arabia considered but ultimately not selected. This will mark the second consecutive year WrestleMania is held in Las Vegas, following the success of the 2025 event. The move highlights WWE's strategy to capitalize on Las Vegas's appeal and infrastructure for hosting large-scale entertainment events.