We are just hours away from WWE WrestleMania 42, and ticket sales for this two-night event have become a major topic of discussion, both within the wrestling community and beyond, especially given that sales figures are down compared to last year's record numbers.
According to the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, ticket sales are down 17% from last year's show at the same venue, despite discounts being offered.
For example, a promotion announced by Pat McAfee provided a 25% discount on tickets for WrestleMania Saturday, which ran from last week's SmackDown through Monday's RAW. As of Thursday evening, WrestleTix reported ticket sales at 44,319 for Saturday and 45,183 for Sunday, reflecting an increase of 730 and 915 tickets sold, respectively, from two days prior. The seating capacity for each night is set at 47,094, while the maximum capacity is 65,000.
Despite these numbers, the report indicates that WrestleMania 42 is still on track to become one of the most financially successful events in company history, possibly ranking either first or second, depending on whether it surpasses last year's revenue of $33 million per night.
This is largely attributed to increased ticket prices. Nick Khan has stated that he expects them to "get close" to breaking that record. Currently, the lowest ticket price for WrestleMania Saturday is $145, while for Sunday, it is $213. Additionally, the overall market is reported to be down 16.6% compared to last year.
