WWE WrestleMania 42: New Orleans Emerges as Likely Host City

One Big Thing

WWE plans to announce New Orleans as the host city for WrestleMania 42 before this year’s WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. The Caesars Superdome is set to host its third WrestleMania in 2026.

Why It Matters

The selection of New Orleans continues WWE’s strategy of returning to proven successful markets while maintaining their domestic focus for their flagship event through 2027.

Key Details

• The announcement is expected before WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas
• The Caesars Superdome previously hosted WrestleMania 30 and 34
• This plan dates back to WWE’s previous leadership team
• WWE partners have received early confirmation of the New Orleans location

By The Numbers

• This will be New Orleans’ third WrestleMania
• WrestleMania 30 (2014) drew 75,167 attendees
• WrestleMania 34 (2018) attracted 78,133 fans

Future Plans

• International locations like Saudi Arabia or the UK won’t host WrestleMania before 2028
• The decision shows WWE’s commitment to proven US markets

Direct Source

WrestleVotes reported: “Sources indicate WWE is planning on announcing WrestleMania 42’s location prior to this year’s event, with the highly speculated New Orleans, LA, as the host city.”

What’s Next

WWE is expected to make the official announcement in the coming weeks as WrestleMania 41 approaches.

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