WrestleMania 42 Front-Runner Location Revealed

New Orleans is looking more and more like the home of WrestleMania 42, as new reports suggest the city is the frontrunner to host WWE’s biggest event of 2026.

According to PWInsider.com, sources within WWE have been circulating this rumor for the past month, and now it’s gaining serious traction in Louisiana. This lines up with reports from WrestleVotes, which stated that the city is in active communication with WWE about hosting a press event that will include a major announcement.

Speculation first ramped up after WWE confirmed a WrestleMania press event will take place during Super Bowl weekend in New Orleans on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The company held a similar event in Las Vegas last year, which ultimately led to the city being revealed as the host of WrestleMania 41. With WWE now returning to New Orleans for another high-profile press event, all signs point to the Big Easy securing WrestleMania 42 in 2026.

New Orleans is no stranger to hosting WrestleMania, with both WrestleMania 30 in 2014 and WrestleMania 34 in 2018 taking place at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome (now the Caesars Superdome). If the rumors hold true, WWE will once again bring its signature event back to the heart of Louisiana.

An official announcement is expected soon, possibly at the February 8 press event, but the momentum behind New Orleans is undeniable.

If New Orleans is indeed locking in WrestleMania 42, it’s a massive win for the city and WWE fans who love the electric atmosphere of the Caesars Superdome. With the February 8 press event on the horizon, all signs are pointing to another WrestleMania weekend in the Big Easy. Now, the only question is—when will WWE make it official?

Is New Orleans the right pick for WrestleMania 42, or should WWE take the show elsewhere? Drop your thoughts in the comments!