F4WOnline has announced the official details for the Wrestling Observer Convention 2026. The gathering of professional wrestling fans and media insiders is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. The convention events are set for WrestleMania weekend from Thursday, April 16, 2026, to Monday, April 20, 2026.
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“Get ready for the ultimate gathering of wrestling fans in Las Vegas!!! Join us for our Live Podcasts/Q&A and meet-and-greet and convention with Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez and Vincent Verhei. Come hang out with wrestling fans and insiders at the Wrestling Observer Convention 2026! *Please note the events are at multiple locations.”
Friday, April 17, 2026
The primary attraction of the convention includes live, in-person recordings of two major podcasts from the F4WOnline network. On Friday, April 17, 2026, the convention will host a live episode and question-and-answer session for “The Bryan and Vinny Show.” This will be followed by a live episode and question-and-answer session for “Wrestling Observer Radio.”
These two live podcast events are scheduled to take place at the Circa Resort & Casino, located in Downtown Las Vegas. According to the official event description, attendees must meet the strict age requirement for the venue.
“April 17th: 2 Live Podcasts/Q&A The Bryan and Vinny Show and Wrestling Observer Radio followed by a meet and greet with Vince, Bryan and Dave. This will be at the Circa in Downton Vegas. It is a 21+ only hotel.”
“Wrestling Observer Radio Live with Dave and Bryan” is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. “The Bryan and Vinny Show Live” is scheduled from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Following the conclusion of the live podcast recordings, attendees will participate in a scheduled meet and greet session with Meltzer, Alvarez, and Verhei.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
The convention features several other planned events throughout the weekend across multiple locations in Las Vegas. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the convention will host a group lunch for attendees. The official description states:
“Don’t forget Texas de Brazil April 18th as well. 12pm.”
To accommodate the professional wrestling events happening that weekend, the convention includes organized viewing parties for the fans in attendance.
“April 18 & 19th Watch Party on both nights with Dave Meltzer in attendence. In the Wrap Around suite at the Cosmo.”
“April 18 & 19th After Party both nights. Also in the Wrap Around suite at the Cosmo.”
Sunday, April 19, 2026
The convention schedule continues on Sunday, April 19, 2026, with the second consecutive night of viewing parties for WWE WrestleMania 42. The official description reiterates:
“April 18 & 19th Watch Party on both nights with Dave Meltzer in attendence. In the Wrap Around suite at the Cosmo.”
Following the conclusion of WrestleMania, attendees will participate in the second scheduled social gathering.
“April 18 & 19th After Party both nights. Also in the Wrap Around suite at the Cosmo.”
The final scheduled activity for the convention attendees will be a karaoke event hosted by Verhei.
“Last but not least Vinny V’s Karaoke Extravaganza! On April 19th.”
