WWE confirms that NXT Stand & Deliver and other WrestleMania week events will be held in New Orleans in 2026.
On the February 21st episode of WWE SmackDown, The Rock announced that WrestleMania 42 would be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on April 11-12, 2026.
In a press release, WWE officially announced that WrestleMania was coming to New Orleans. WWE stated that NXT Stand & Deliver, RAW, SmackDown, and WWE World would be held in New Orleans as well.
“In addition to the two-night stadium event in 2026, WWE will bring Raw, SmackDown, NXT Stand & Deliver, WWE World and the 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony to New Orleans as well as a variety of community outreach events.”
Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation CEO On WrestleMania
Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, commented on WrestleMania coming to New Orleans in the press release.
“WWE is another outstanding partner of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation – hosting for a third time is a testament to WWE’s trust in our staff and the strength of our local partnerships. WWE events continue to have tremendous growth, including adding what will be a second night of action at the Caesars Superdome for their biggest event, WrestleMania,” said Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. “New Orleans is ready to welcome all of the fun that comes with hosting.
“On top of planning for Super Bowl LIX, the Sports Foundation team has been working behind the scenes with WWE, ASM Global, New Orleans & Co., and the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on bringing WrestleMania back to the city for more than 2 years. It has incredible production value, a large national and international viewership and an outstanding economic impact. WrestleMania is one of the most unique events we have ever bid upon and managed in the 36-year history of the Sports Foundation.”
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