Posted on 2/25/125 by Colin Vassallo
WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, in conjunction with the
Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and ASM Global, today
announced that New Orleans will host WrestleMania 42 at the
Caesars Superdome on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April
12, 2026.
The news was first revealed this past Friday during WWE
SmackDown at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans by
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Watch the full segment here.
“Finally, WrestleMania is coming back to New Orleans,” said
Johnson, TKO Board Member and 10-time WWE World Champion.
“Next year, 2026, WrestleMania 42, live from the Superdome
in one of the greatest cities on earth, New Orleans,
Louisiana!”
“WWE is another outstanding partner of the Greater New
Orleans Sports Foundation – hosting for a third time is a
testament to WWE’s trust in our staff and the strength of
our local partnerships. WWE events continue to have
tremendous growth, including adding what will be a second
night of action at the Caesars Superdome for their biggest
event, WrestleMania,” said Jay Cicero, President and CEO of
the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. “New Orleans is
ready to welcome all of the fun that comes with hosting. On
top of planning for Super Bowl LIX, the Sports Foundation
team has been working behind the scenes with WWE, ASM
Global, New Orleans & Co., and the New Orleans Ernest N.
Morial Convention Center on bringing WrestleMania back to
the city for more than 2 years. It has incredible production
value, a large national and international viewership and an
outstanding economic impact. WrestleMania is one of the most
unique events we have ever bid upon and managed in the 36-
year history of the Sports Foundation.”
“We are ecstatic to host WrestleMania 42 in New Orleans next
year. Hosting this iconic event three times in the last 12
years is an honor we do not take lightly,” said Governor
Jeff Landry. “I want to congratulate the Greater New Orleans
Sports Foundation for their successful efforts on this
project. We look forward to showing WWE fans from around the
world all our great state has to offer!”
Caesars Superdome in New Orleans first played host to
WrestleMania XXX in 2014, before WWE returned for
WrestleMania 34 in 2018. The venue recently hosted its
single stadium record 8th NFL Championship game, Super Bowl
LIX, between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs
earlier this month.
In addition to the two-night stadium event in 2026, WWE will
bring Raw, SmackDown, NXT Stand & Deliver, WWE World and the
2026 Hall of Fame ceremony to New Orleans as well as a
variety of community outreach events.
Additionally, official WrestleMania 42 Priority Passes will
soon be available through exclusive partner On Location
offering fans premium seating, hospitality events with
Superstar appearances, exclusive photo opportunities, and
more. Starting today fans can place a deposit to secure
access ahead of the general public. To learn more about
WrestleMania 42 Priority Passes or to place a deposit please
visit: https://onlocationexp.com/wm42.
Additional ticket details and event information will be
announced in the coming months. To learn more about
registering for pre-sale opportunities please visit:
https://wwe.com/wm2026-presale-registration.
This year, Las Vegas hosts WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant
Stadium on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20.