WrestleMania 42: Everything You Need To Know Before The Pyro Hits

We’ve got how to watch, the starting time, match card, venue, and more about WWE’s biggest event of 2026

You don’t need to watch WWE every week to know WrestleMania is a big deal. This is the event people mark on their calendars. Legacies are cemented, careers are transformed, and the future of WWE is shaped under the brightest lights. WrestleMania 42 takes over Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 18, 2026, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, with both nights starting at 6pm ET / 3pm PT. Read on to get ready before WrestleMania weekend gets underway.

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What time does WrestleMania 42 start?

Both nights of WrestleMania 42 start at 6pm ET / 3pm PT.

Where can you watch WrestleMania?

WrestleMania 42 streams in the ESPN App with ESPN Unlimited and on Disney+ with a Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle.*

How long is WrestleMania 42?

WrestleMania 42 is a two-night event with no official runtime. This isn’t the kind of event you casually squeeze in before bed. Based on past events, you’re looking at four to five hours each night. Plan for a full weekend.

Where is WrestleMania 42?

WrestleMania 42 takes over Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

What is the WrestleMania 42 pre-show?

Think of it like the pregame show before the action gets underway. Every WWE Premium Live Event gets a live pre-show and post-show, this one starts at 3pm ET / 12pm PT on both days.

Who will be wrestling at WrestleMania 42?

Right now, we’ve got a number of major title matches scheduled. CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship, and Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s Championship. We also have AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, and a clash of behemoths with Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar.

What are the big storylines to watch during WrestleMania 42?

CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns

This one is personal, and no one is trying to hide it. Reigns won the 2026 Royal Rumble, and got into an intense war of words with Punk. By the end of their standoff, Reigns told Punk he had always hated him and that he would challenge him on The Grandest Stage of Them All. That is more than enough to carry a WrestleMania main event.

Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan

Liv Morgan earned this title shot by winning the Royal Rumble, and choosing Vaquer as her opponent. Since then, the feud escalated quickly. Bad blood like this usually makes for an epic WrestleMania title showdown.

Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton

Rhodes and Orton share a storied history, having fought side by side in The Legacy and maintaining a close friendship throughout the years. The whole story hangs on one very simple idea: Orton only needs a second to hit an RKO and become a 15-time World Champion.

Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley

It’s a power clash for the WWE Women’s Championship. Cargill comes in as the reigning champion, with Ripley earning the title shot by winning the Elimination Chamber. It’s a matchup we’ve never seen before, and it looks huge on paper.

Obi Femi vs. Brock Lesnar

Has Brock Lesnar met his match? Lesnar called out WWE Superstars to his Open Challenge for WrestleMania 42, and Oba Femi answered. This is sure to be an epic collision that you’re not going to want to miss.

WrestleMania History & Legacy

What is WrestleMania and why does it matter?

WrestleMania is WWE’s biggest event of the year. It’s the ultimate stage where rivalries conclude, championships are decided, and unforgettable moments happen. The first WrestleMania transformed wrestling into mainstream entertainment, pulling in celebrities like Mr. T, Cyndi Lauper, Muhammad Ali, and Liberace. The event’s grand scale is why WrestleMania is the pinnacle of wrestling entertainment today.

When was the first WrestleMania?

The first WrestleMania took place on March 31, 1985 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Tito Santana won the first match by beating The Executioner.

Who won at WrestleMania 41?

John Cena beat Cody Rhodes to win the Undisputed WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 41, giving him a record 17th world title.

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