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WWE's WrestleMania 39 has set unprecedented records, emerging as the company's most successful event ever. The two-night spectacle at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, attracted 161,892 fans and generated over $21.6 million in gate revenue, surpassing previous benchmarks by 27%. Viewership soared, with Night 1 and Night 2 breaking global records by 28% and 33%, respectively. Sponsorship revenue doubled to exceed $20 million, while merchandise sales increased by 20% compared to 2022. The event also became the most socially engaged WrestleMania, garnering over 500 million views, a 42% rise from last year.

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  • WrestleMania 39 generated over $21.6 million in gate revenue, a 27% increase.
  • Attendance reached 161,892 over two nights, marking a significant milestone.
  • Sponsorship revenue exceeded $20 million, doubling the previous record.
  • Merchandise sales rose by 20% compared to the prior year's event.
  • Global viewership records were broken by 28% and 33% on Night 1 and Night 2, respectively.
  • The event achieved over 500 million views across social media, a 42% increase from the previous year.
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WrestleMania 39 Smashes Viewership, Gate, Sponsorship, Merchandise & Social Records

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that WrestleMania 39 became the most-successful and highest-grossing event in company history. The two-night, sold-out event at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles set new records for viewership, gate, sponsorship, merchandise and social media.

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MOST SUCCESSFUL WRESTLEMANIA® OF ALL TIME (Photo: Business Wire)

Night 2 of WrestleMania 39 surpassed the existing global viewership record by 33 percent, just one day after Night 1 of WrestleMania 39 surpassed the existing global viewership record by 28 percent.

WrestleMania 39 generated a gate of more than $21.6 million, breaking the previous record by 27 percent, with 161,892 in attendance at SoFi Stadium over the two nights.

In addition, WrestleMania 39 broke all-time sponsorship and merchandise records. Sponsorship revenue eclipsed $20 million, more than doubling the previous record. Merchandise sales were up 20 percent versus the record set in 2022.

WrestleMania 39 became the most social WrestleMania of all-time, with over 500 million views and 11 million hours of video consumed over the two days, a 42 percent increase over last year.

About WWE

WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion homes worldwide in 30 languages through world class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX, BT Sport, Sony India and Rogers. The award winning WWE Network includes all premium live events, scheduled programming and a massive video on-demand library and is currently available in more than 180 countries. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to WWE Network.

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Media Contact:

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Investors Contact:

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Source: WWE

FAQ

What records did WrestleMania 39 set for WWE?

WrestleMania 39 set records in gate revenue, attendance, sponsorship, merchandise sales, and global viewership.

How much revenue did WrestleMania 39 generate?

WrestleMania 39 generated over $21.6 million in gate revenue.

What was the attendance for WrestleMania 39?

The total attendance for WrestleMania 39 was 161,892 over two nights.

How did sponsorship revenue for WrestleMania 39 perform?

Sponsorship revenue for WrestleMania 39 exceeded $20 million, more than doubling the previous record.

What was the increase in merchandise sales for WrestleMania 39?

Merchandise sales increased by 20% compared to the record set in 2022.

How did WrestleMania 39 perform on social media?

WrestleMania 39 became the most social WrestleMania of all time with over 500 million views.

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