WWE WrestleMania in Ireland reportedly viewed as ‘long-term project’
There are those viewing a WrestleMania held in Ireland as a “long-term project.”
Last week, Kilkenny Councillor Maurice Shortall told the Irish Mirror that Ireland is in a good position to make a competitive bid to bring WrestleMania to the country.
On Monday, Fightful Select posted an update on the situation, saying that those close to the “hoped project” view bringing WrestleMania to Ireland as a “long-term project” and one that is possible if the Irish government views the country as a global sporting hub.
The report added that Ireland would be expected to at least match the $6 million site fee put forth by Las Vegas to host the show, and that sources within the Irish wrestling scene view this as a potential roadblock.
The report notes that it is estimated a WrestleMania in Ireland could bring in close to €300 million to the economy.
It was also noted that a likely site for WrestleMania if it were to come to Ireland would be Croke Park in Dublin, which can hold more than 80,000 spectators. However, Fightful’s report noted that the stadium does not have a roof and that Irish weather could also be a factor in bringing WrestleMania to the venue.
Additionally, those close to the project dismissed concerns regarding protests from Croke Park residents, who protested the NFL holding a game at Croke Park last September.
Recent site fees for WWE WrestleMania
In addition to Las Vegas paying a $6 million site fee to host WrestleMania 42, the city also paid $5 million to host the event in 2025. However, in both cases, Nevada tax credits increased the total incentives to $10.3 million for 2026 and $9.2 million for 2025.
Nashville has placed a $3.5 million bid, plus additional tax breaks, to host WrestleMania 44 in 2028, as reported by our own Bryan Alvarez.
Ian Carey is a writer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, whose work has been featured in NOW Magazine, The Huffington Post, and more. A lifelong wrestling aficionado born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, he has covered the industry for a decade and a half. He joined the f4wonline.com team in 2019.