The “Grandest Stage of Them All” descends upon Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for a historic two-night spectacle. WrestleMania 42 is set to culminate long-standing feuds and define the modern era of sports entertainment. With John Cena returning to the fold as the official host—marking his first appearance since his retirement match in late 2025—the energy in Nevada is electric. As WWE enters its new global streaming home on Netflix, fans worldwide are preparing for a weekend of championship showdowns and career-defining moments.
WrestleMania 42: Date, Start Time, And Venue Details
WrestleMania 42 is a massive two-night event streaming live from the home of the Raiders.
| Event | WWE WrestleMania 42 |
| Location | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas |
| Host | John Cena |
| Night 1 Date | Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
| Night 2 Date | Sunday, April 19, 2026 |
| Start Time | 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET (3:30 a.m. IST) |
| National Anthem | Joe Jonas (Sunday, Night 2) |
WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Match Card: Saturday, April 18
Night 1 is headlined by a bitter rivalry between the “American Nightmare” and his former mentor, alongside high-stakes women’s title clashes.
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Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
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Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan
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Singles Match: Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
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Women’s Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch
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WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship (Fatal 4-Way): Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. Nia Jax & Lash Legend vs. Brie Bella & Nikki Bella
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Grudge Match: Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre
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Six-Man Tag Team Match: Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs. LA Knight, Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso
WrestleMania 42 Night 2 Match Card: Sunday, April 19
The second night features the highly anticipated collision between the World Heavyweight Champion and the “Tribal Chief.”
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World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns
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WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley
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Intercontinental Championship (6-Man Ladder Match): Penta vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. Rusev vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rey Mysterio
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Singles Match: Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi
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United States Championship: Sami Zayn vs. Trick Williams
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Singles Match: Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio
Where Can I Watch WrestleMania 42 Live?
WWE’s global partnership with Netflix ensures fans in most major international regions can catch the action live.
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United States: Live on ESPN. The opening hour of each night will also air live on cable (Saturday on ESPN2, Sunday on ESPN) before moving fully to streaming.
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International (Netflix): Live in India, the UK, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and more.
