Location of Wrestlemania 40 Announced

Let the planning begin. Today WWE announced that Wrestlemania 40 will take place on April 6 and 7, 2024 at Lincoln Field in Philadelphia. The announcement was made by Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and PHL Sports.

From WWE.com:

“We are proud to welcome WWE fans from around the world to Philadelphia to be a part of the historic 40th WrestleMania in 2024,” said Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney.  “The week-long series of events will help put a global spotlight on our great city while also generating a major impact for our local economy.”

“Philadelphia is excited to host WrestleMania for the first time in 25 years,” said Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau President & CEO Gregg Caren.  “The combination of Philadelphia’s passionate fans joining forces with WWE’s worldwide fan base will create an incredible electricity throughout the city for the events at Lincoln Financial Field, Wells Fargo Center, and the Pennsylvania Convention Center.”

“The Philadelphia Eagles are thrilled to partner with WWE as WrestleMania makes its much-anticipated return to Philadelphia in 2024,” said Philadelphia Eagles President and PHL Sports Chair Don Smolenski. “We are excited to help showcase the industry’s most iconic event in front of a global viewing audience and look forward to providing WWE fans in attendance with a first-class experience at Lincoln Financial Field.”

“On behalf of WWE, we are thrilled to bring WrestleMania back to the City of Brotherly Love,” said WWE Executive Vice President of Special Events John Saboor.  “We thank all of our local partners who were integral in making this long-awaited return a reality.”

 

Editor’s Opinion:

This is a heck of a gain for Philadelphia, and the boost to their economy will be incredible during this time. Fans from all over the world will flock to see the special anniversary of this mega event, and I do not doubt that WWE will put on an incredible show, just like they always do!

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