WrestleMania is leaving North America for the first time. Two nights in Riyadh, a world away for most fans. The show comes to you on a screen. The outfit is your call.
WrestleMania 43 is planned for Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the first WrestleMania held outside North America, and it follows WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. For almost everyone reading this, it will be a watch party rather than a trip.
So the room you watch in becomes the arena. Two nights, two main events, and a group of friends who will remember who turned up in a replica shirt and who turned up in men's pro wrestling tights. This guide covers the dates, why the show is in Saudi Arabia, how to watch it, and how to dress for both nights.
WrestleMania 43 - dates and location
WWE announced WrestleMania 43 at a press conference in September 2025, with Triple H and Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, on stage. The show is planned as a two-night event on 10 and 11 April 2027 in Riyadh.
WWE has confirmed April 2027. The exact dates and the venue are still to be officially announced, so check WWE's own channels before you lock in plans.
This is the third WrestleMania outside the United States. The other two, WrestleMania VI and WrestleMania X8, were both in Toronto. Riyadh is the first host city outside North America in the show's history.
Why WrestleMania 43 is in Saudi Arabia
WWE has run shows in Saudi Arabia since 2018, under a long-term partnership with the country's Ministry of Sport. Crown Jewel, Elimination Chamber and the 2026 Royal Rumble have all been held there. WrestleMania was the one big show still missing.
WrestleMania 43 was first planned for Nashville. It sits inside the 2026-27 Riyadh Season instead. Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer reported that the 2027 date was chosen to coincide with the 300th anniversary of the founding of the First Saudi State.
The decision has divided fans. Some welcome a WrestleMania with a new backdrop. Others have criticised it, pointing to Saudi Arabia's human rights record, including its laws on women's rights and on LGBTQ+ people, and to cities such as London that have never hosted the show. Those concerns are real, and wrestling fans come from every community. A watch party is one place where everyone is welcome, whoever they are and however they dress.
How to watch WrestleMania 43
WWE's premium live events stream on ESPN in the US and on Netflix in the UK and most other markets. Confirm the platform for WrestleMania 43 in the week of the show, since rights and start times are set close to the date.
The time difference shapes the whole weekend. Riyadh is two hours ahead of the UK in April and seven hours ahead of New York. An evening start in Riyadh lands in the late afternoon or early evening in Britain and around lunchtime on the US east coast. On the west coast, it is a morning show.
That changes the watch party. For many fans WrestleMania 43 becomes a daytime event, two days running. Easier to host, easier to get people round, and easier to dress for.
Two-night host plan
Check the start time for each night separately. Pick a theme for each: Saturday in black and one bold piece, Sunday in gold. Send it to the group a week out. A dress code people know in advance is a dress code people follow.
Two nights, two looks
A two-night WrestleMania gives you something a single show does not. A reason to wear two outfits.
Night one is the build. Saturday sets the stage. Wear the look you are comfortable in for four hours, the one you would wear to any big show. Bold tights, a plain top, and a jacket for getting there.
Night two is the main event. Sunday is where the weekend lands. Save the stronger piece for it. More gold, more print, the full set if you have one. If night one is your entrance, night two is your title match.
The easiest way to make this work is to keep one piece across both nights and change the other. Same tights, different top. Or the same jacket over a different pair. It reads as a planned weekend, not two random outfits.
Three ways to dress for WrestleMania 43
Tier 1 - Bold tights, plain top. The simplest upgrade, and the right call if the rest of the room is in hoodies. Printed men's pro wrestling tights with a fitted black T-shirt look deliberate without taking over the room.
Tier 2 - Gold for a show built on spectacle. WrestleMania is the night WWE puts on its largest production of the year. Gold suits it. Gold Sovereign tights put gold armour graphics over white. Royal Voltage wrestling tights put ornate gold brocade over purple. Star Reign tights put gold glitter-effect panels over distressed silver, with an eagle crest on the hip, for something louder. Pair any of them with a black top and keep the gold to one piece.
Tier 3 - The full entrance. For the friend who treats WrestleMania like their own walk to the ring. The Eagle Slam Star set pairs Eagle Slam leggings with the Eagle Star bomber jacket, eagle and star motifs with printed gold and silver detailing. If masks are more your thing, Luchador Fire tights and the wider luchador gear range bring the flames. The glam spectacle range has more entrance-first designs.
Night two: Star Reign tights with a plain black T-shirt.
Gold, but only once
Pick the one piece that carries the gold and build around it in black or white. Gold tights with a black top look like a title belt. Gold head to toe looks like the trophy.
If you are travelling to Riyadh
A small number of fans will make the trip. If that is you, read your government's official travel advice for Saudi Arabia before you book, including the sections on local laws, customs and what to wear in public. The rules differ from the US and UK. Same-sex relationships are illegal in Saudi Arabia, so LGBTQ+ fans in particular should read the specific guidance their government publishes. WWE's event information will cover anything specific to the venue.
Save the ring gear for where it belongs. A hotel-room watch party with friends, or the night you get home. The what to wear to a WWE show guide covers the practical side of a long arena night, from footwear to bags.
Plan the outfit early
WrestleMania season starts well before April. The Royal Rumble opens the road, and the build runs through February and March. The outfit you choose for 10 and 11 April works for every show on that road.
Every BillingtonPix piece is made to order and printed for you. Order a few weeks before the weekend so it arrives with time to spare. If you are buying for a wrestling fan, the wrestling gift guide sorts it by who you are buying for.
Where to start with BillingtonPix
For the simplest upgrade - tights that carry the look on their own - start with men's pro wrestling tights. Add any plain top and you are ahead of the room.
For the gold build - one strong piece for the biggest show of the year - go to Gold Sovereign tights, Royal Voltage wrestling tights or Star Reign tights.
For the full entrance - leggings and jacket chosen together - the Eagle Slam Star set takes it in one decision, and wrestling cosplay bundles for men have more. The whole range lives in men's wrestling gear.
Shop the look
- Men's pro wrestling tights - the foundation for any ring gear look
- Gold Sovereign tights - white and gold armour
- Royal Voltage wrestling tights - gold brocade on purple
- Star Reign tights - gold glitter-effect print on silver
- Eagle Slam Star set - leggings and bomber jacket together
- Luchador gear - masks, flames and symbolism
- Wrestling cosplay bundles for men - full sets, one decision
Related reading
- WrestleMania style - how wrestling fans are dressing
- What to wear to WWE Crown Jewel 2026
- What to wear to a WWE show - the outfit guide for men
- Pro wrestling terms explained - the fan's glossary
WrestleMania is the peak of the wrestling year. The pro wrestling cosplay hub pulls every guide together, from first pair of tights to full entrance build.
FAQ
When is WrestleMania 43?
WrestleMania 43 is planned as a two-night event on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2027. WWE has confirmed April 2027, and the exact dates are still to be officially announced.
Where is WrestleMania 43?
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the 2026-27 Riyadh Season. The venue had not been announced at the time of writing. Check WWE's official channels for the latest.
Is WrestleMania 43 the first WrestleMania outside North America?
Yes. WrestleMania has been held outside the United States twice before, both times in Toronto, Canada. Riyadh is the first host city outside North America.
Why is WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia?
WWE has held shows in Saudi Arabia since 2018 under a long-term partnership with the country's Ministry of Sport. WrestleMania 43 was first planned for Nashville. Dave Meltzer reported that 2027 was chosen to mark the 300th anniversary of the First Saudi State.
How do I get WrestleMania 43 tickets?
Through WWE's official channels once tickets are released. Buy only from official sellers, and check the travel advice for Saudi Arabia before you book a trip.
How can I watch WrestleMania 43?
WWE's premium live events stream on ESPN in the US and on Netflix in the UK and most other markets. Check your platform in the week of the show for confirmed start times on both nights.
What should I wear to a WrestleMania watch party?
Something you can sit in for four hours and still look deliberate in. Printed wrestling tights with a plain fitted top is the easiest route. For a two-night show, keep one piece across both nights and save the stronger look for night two.
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