Las Vegas Close to Locking Down WrestleMania 42 as Host City

It looks like Sin City is getting ready to go two-for-two. WWE WrestleMania 42 is reportedly “almost a done deal” to take place in Las Vegas, according to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live.

While nothing is official just yet, Alvarez noted that several major roadblocks have been removed, clearing the path for WWE to bring its biggest show of 2026 back to the desert.

“As of today, they’re still not ‘confirmed’ for anywhere, but this morning, they cleared several hurdles that were in the way of WWE going to WrestleMania [in Vegas],” Alvarez said. “Vegas is apparently making a lot of concessions to clear the way for WrestleMania in Vegas and I was told that as of today, it is almost a done deal.”

New Orleans was previously in the lead to host WrestleMania 42, but WWE switched up its plans and awarded that city the 2026 edition of Money in the Bank instead. Now, Vegas is the frontrunner—and fans could soon be booking flights for a second straight WrestleMania in Nevada.

According to Alvarez, the holdup wasn’t just about money—it came down to logistics. One of the main issues was with Allegiant Stadium, where WWE planned to host the event. He explained:

“There was an unannounced concert, but the concert was close enough to the planned date of WrestleMania that there was not gonna be enough time to set up, and the concert was unwilling to move.”

There was also a problem with the Las Vegas Convention Center, the expected site of WWE’s fan festival, formerly known as WrestleMania Axxess or WWE World. Alvarez didn’t clarify how those problems were resolved but said that it’s full steam ahead now.

“I’m not sure what hurdles were cleared, but several were this morning,” he revealed. “So it’s looking like probably very, very shortly, we’re going to get the news that next year’s WrestleMania is officially in Las Vegas, Nevada.”

Alvarez gave the move his personal stamp of approval: “Vegas again. I’m fine with that. It’s nice and warm.”

If WWE makes it official, WrestleMania 42 would mark the first time the company has held its flagship event in the same city for back-to-back years. And for fans who love big fights, bright lights, and warm weather, Las Vegas isn’t a bad repeat destination.