WWE picks Las Vegas 2026 WrestleMania Saudi 2027 Indy NOLA Await

WWE has confirmed Las Vegas as the host of WrestleMania in 2026 and Saudi Arabia for the 2027 edition, leaving other cities that previously struck deals with the company, including Indianapolis and New Orleans, without firm dates for promised events. Indianapolis officials and sources close to that city’s agreement say they remain uncertain when the promised WrestleMania and SummerSlam dates will materialize, even though the city’s contract with WWE includes commitments for the Royal Rumble, SummerSlam and WrestleMania.

The Royal Rumble took place in Indianapolis on February 1 after the deal was announced last year, but city representatives and insiders say there has been no official scheduling for the remaining premium events. Sources familiar with the arrangement said the timeline remains unclear. With Minneapolis already confirmed to host SummerSlam in 2026, the earliest Indianapolis could host a SummerSlam under current public scheduling is 2027, further delaying when its contracted WrestleMania might occur.

New Orleans, which had been widely expected to host WrestleMania in 2026 before WWE’s recent confirmations, likewise has no date locked in. A source familiar with the...