While the wrestling titan WWE has not officially announced the venue for WrestleMania 41, reports from trusted wrestling insiders suggest Minneapolis, Minnesota, home of the Minnesota Vikings NFL team, is being "heavily discussed" as the likely host.
This potential move reveals a key shift in WWE's location strategy as it seeks to expand the range of its high-profile events to other areas in the United States and beyond.
According to Fightful Select, U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis could become the heart of the wrestling world. WWE views this venue as a "world-class location," with a seating capacity of 73,000 for football games, which could be expanded for a wrestling event with floor seating. This choice aligns with WWE's approach to selecting significant venues. For instance, the WrestleMania XL scheduled for April 6-7, 2024, is set to take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
However, Minneapolis hosting WrestleMania 41 may disappoint fans expecting London to be the chosen venue, especially following John Cena's fervent appeal during the Money in the Bank pay-per-view last month. Despite this, it seems a while before the British capital might host a WrestleMania, much to the chagrin of international fans who have long awaited the event's arrival on European shores.
