WWE’s First-Ever Italy Premium Live Event Locked In for 2026

WWE’s international expansion just took another major step forward. After months of speculation following Nick Khan’s September comments about Italy hosting a Premium Live Event in 2026, a new update has confirmed when the historic show is expected to take place.

According to Fightful Select, WWE has officially locked in plans to bring a PLE to Italy in 2026, with the company now targeting May 31, 2026 as the working date. The event is positioned as the first Premium Live Event after WrestleMania, replacing the traditional post‑Mania Backlash slot — though Backlash had been used as the internal placeholder name during planning.

It was noted that that discussions have been moving quickly, with WrestleVotes Radio stating, “WWE is heading to Italy in 2026 for a WWE PLE. Nick Khan noted that a deal was close recently.”

While the date is now in place, one major detail is still TBD: the venue. WWE has not yet finalized where in Italy the event will take place, though interest from multiple major cities has been circulating within industry chatter.

The upcoming Italy PLE will coincide with the country’s integration into WWE’s Netflix partnership, expanding WWE’s global footprint even further. WWE’s recent strategy has seen major international events in Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, Germany, and France — and now Italy joins the list.

With the 2026 Italian PLE now targeted for late May, the stage is set for a landmark moment for WWE and for Italian wrestling fans. Ringside News will continue to keep you updated as more information becomes available.

Should WWE turn Italy’s first Premium Live Event into a WrestleMania‑level spectacle, or keep it closer to the traditional post‑Mania theme? Share your thoughts and predictions below — and let us know which matches you want to see headline the show.