Update on potential host city for WWE WrestleMania 41

In the new Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer shared the latest he’s heard regarding where WrestleMania 41 may be held.

The host city for WrestleMania 41 has not been revealed yet, though an announcement is expected to be made next month. Las Vegas has recently gained steam as a rumored location. Minneapolis has also made a bid to host the event.

Meltzer writes that a location hasn’t been locked in. Las Vegas is considered the frontrunner as of now:

Regarding rumors of WrestleMania for 5/3 and 5/4 in Las Vegas, from what we are told it’s not locked in but it is being talked about as a possibility. Basically it’s working out the deal with the city which is what has delayed the announcement. Minneapolis submitted a bid as well. Undertaker on his podcast stated it would be in Las Vegas next year as far as he had heard and at press time it’s the frontrunner.

WrestleMania is usually held in early April. Recently, WWE president Nick Khan has suggested that it could be moved back a bit in the calendar. Khan said he doesn’t expect WrestleMania will be taking place on the same weekend as the Final Four of NCAA March Madness in the future.

Philadelphia was the host of WrestleMania 40. Other recent WrestleMania locations include the Los Angeles, Dallas, Tampa, and New York/New Jersey areas.

Report: Minneapolis a finalist to host WWE WrestleMania 41

Minneapolis is reportedly in the running to host WWE WrestleMania 41.

CBS Minneapolis special contributor Patrick Kessler posted a tweet on Thursday night stating that sources have told him Minneapolis is one of the finalists for WrestleMania 41, which is taking place in 2025.

“BREAKING: Sources tell me Minneapolis is a finalist city for @WrestleMania 2025. This would be a HUGE get,” Kessler wrote. “#WrestleMania drew 161,892 fans over two nights @SoFiStadium in Los Angeles earlier this month.”

If Minneapolis is chosen, it would be the first time the state of Minnesota has ever hosted a WrestleMania. The event would presumably take place at U.S. Bank Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings. U.S. Bank Stadium previously hosted Super Bowl LII in 2018.

WrestleMania 40 is taking place in Philadelphia next year. The two-night event is being held at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Locations for future WrestleManias past next year haven’t been announced. The Nashville Tennessean reported last November that WWE has given a verbal commitment for Nashville to host WrestleMania 43 in 2027 as long as a new enclosed stadium is built in time.