WWE confirms Night of Champions will be held in Riyadh amid ceasefire in Iran
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia It was among the countries that saw missiles launched into its airspace as a conflict erupted in the Middle East between the United States and Iran.
The possibility of Iran targeting its Middle Eastern neighbors such as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates has led to the suspension of some sporting events and raised questions about others. Formula 1 races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have been canceled and rumors have spread about whether the future WWE Events can be held in the Kingdom.
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Roman Reigns celebrates his victory during WWE’s Royal Rumble match at the Riyadh Seasons Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January 31, 2026. (Georgianna Dallas/WWE)
While the Trump administration brokered a ceasefire with Iran, WWE announced on Thursday that its signature live show, “Night of Champions,” will take place in Riyadh on June 27.
Turki Al Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, said in a press release: “We are proud to welcome the return of Night of Champions to Riyadh, and we look forward to presenting another unforgettable night of WWE shows to fans in the Kingdom and around the world.”
Sami Zayn makes his entrance during Night of Champions at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on June 28, 2025. (Georgianna Dallas/WWE)
The release indicated this Wrestlemania The 43rd edition will still be held in Riyadh in 2027. This will be the first time WrestleMania will be held outside the United States.
WWE Chairman Nick Khan has previously been adamant Wrestlemania 42 The event will still be held in Saudi Arabia despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
“We will hold WrestleMania next year in Saudi Arabia,” he said at a Sports Business Journal event. Sporting Tribune. “For the first time ever, WrestleMania will be outside of the United States or Canada. We’ve had a great and productive partnership with them.”
John Cena wrestles with CM Punk during Night of Champions at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on June 28, 2025. (Georgianna Dallas/WWE)
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He added that those complaining about holding WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia are a “vocal minority.”
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