WWE Confirms Date and Location for WrestleMania 42

It’s official: WWE announced during Money in the Bank that WrestleMania 42 will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

WWE Confirms Date and Location for WrestleMania 42
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  • WWE announced Las Vegas will host WrestleMania 42 in 2026, marking the first back-to-back host city since Atlantic City in 1989.
  • The event will take place at Allegiant Stadium on April 18–19, 2026, replacing New Orleans, which will now host Money in the Bank that year.
  • The decision follows WrestleMania 41's record-breaking success, including the highest gate in WWE history and over 124,000 attendees, driven by strong tax incentives and hospitality revenue.
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For the first time since 1989, WrestleMania will take place in the same city for two consecutive years, as WWE confirmed Las Vegas will host WrestleMania 42 in 2026. The last city to host back-to-back was Atlantic City for WrestleMania IV and V.

The announcement, made during the Money in the Bank 2025 premium live event, revealed the two-night spectacle will be held at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026.

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This decision marks a significant change from the original plan, which had New Orleans slated to host the event. As a result of the relocation, New Orleans will now host Money in the Bank in 2026, with the city expected to be granted a future WrestleMania.

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The move back to Las Vegas is a direct result of the record-breaking success of WrestleMania 41. That event produced the highest gate in company history with a combined attendance of over 124,000 fans, a success bolstered by substantial tax incentives and proven hospitality revenue for the city.

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