Following a record-shattering debut in the city, WWE is reportedly bringing WrestleMania back to Las Vegas for the second consecutive year. The news was first reported by NOLA.com.
This potential return to Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42 comes on the heels of news that New Orleans, the previously announced host for the 2026 spectacle, will now host the Money In The Bank premium live event instead, with WrestleMania in that city being postponed to a future year. An unnamed industry official, cited in previous reports, indicated that following the immense success of WrestleMania 41, WWE’s new leadership under TKO Group Holdings is keen to hold the 2026 event in Las Vegas again.
The driving force behind this consideration is undoubtedly the monumental success of WrestleMania 41, held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 19-20, 2025. TKO Group Holdings touted the event as the “most-successful and highest-grossing event in company history.” The two-night extravaganza drew a reported total attendance of 124,693 fans, establishing a new WWE record for the largest gate revenue and achieving unprecedented numbers in viewership, merchandise sales, sponsorship deals, and social media engagement.
A return to Las Vegas aligns seamlessly with TKO Group Holdings’ avowed business strategy, which emphasizes securing substantial site fees and economic incentives from host cities for its marquee events. For WrestleMania 41, WWE received a reported $5 million site fee from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and qualified for an additional $4.2 million in tax credits through a Nevada state program. This financial model proved highly successful and is likely a key factor in considering a repeat performance.
The influence of the TKO Live Events Strategy Team, which is based in Las Vegas and headed by veteran UFC executive Peter Dropick, may also play a role in this decision-making process. This team is tasked with optimizing the scheduling and venue selection for both WWE and UFC live events globally.
Should Las Vegas secure WrestleMania for a second straight year, it would mark a rare occurrence in WWE history. The last city to host back-to-back WrestleManias was Atlantic City, New Jersey, for WrestleMania IV and V in 1988 and 1989. Such a move would solidify Las Vegas’s status as a premier destination for WWE’s grandest spectacle and highlight TKO’s confidence in the market.
Another WrestleMania in Las Vegas would undoubtedly bring a significant economic boon to the city, further cementing its reputation as the “Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World.” The influx of fans from around the globe for WrestleMania 41 demonstrated the event’s substantial impact on local businesses, including hospitality, dining, and transportation.
