WrestleMania 42: When is WrestleMania 2026, how to watch, start times, streaming info, and full match card
WrestleMania 42 arrives as a two-night WWE blockbuster featuring major title bouts and star rivalries. Fans asking when is WrestleMania 2026, what time does WrestleMania start, and how to watch WrestleMania 42 can catch the event on ESPN and strea...

When is WrestleMania 2026? Dates and full weekend schedule
WrestleMania 42 takes place across two nights:
- Saturday, April 18, 2026 — Night 1
- Sunday, April 19, 2026 — Night 2
WrestleMania 42 start time (main card)
For viewers in US for both of the nights,
- Eastern Time (ET): 6:00 p.m.
- Central Time (CT): 5:00 p.m.
- Mountain Time (MT): 4:00 p.m.
- Pacific Time (PT): 3:00 p.m.
New Zealand (Auckland): 10:00 a.m. next day
Fans asking what time does WrestleMania start should also note the pre-show begins at 3 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 6 p.m. ET both nights.
How to watch WrestleMania 42? Streaming details
Wondering how to watch WrestleMania 42 if you are not in Vegas? Here’s the broadcast breakdown:
- United States: Live on ESPN (via ESPN app with subscription)
- International markets: Streaming on Netflix
- Kickoff show: Streams on ESPN app
- Countdown pre-shows: Available on ESPN and WWE social channels
- Post-show: Streaming on ESPN and WWE platforms
WrestleMania 42 matches: Night 1 card
Saturday’s WrestleMania 42 matches feature championship clashes and major rivalries.
- Undisputed WWE Championship
- Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton
- Women’s World Championship
- Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
- Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
- Women’s Intercontinental Championship
- AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
- Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way
- Nia Jax & Lash Legend (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. The Bella Twins
- Unsanctioned Match: Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre
- Six-Man Tag Team Match: Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA Knight
WrestleMania 42 matches: Night 2 card
Sunday’s WrestleMania 2026 lineup is headlined by a world title showdown.
- World Heavyweight Championship
- CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
- WWE Women’s Championship
- Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- “The Demon” Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio
- United States Championship
- Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams
- Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar
- Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match
- Penta (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rusev vs. Rey Mysterio
WrestleMania 42: What to expect
Besides new champions and two nights of full chaos, this year’s WrestleMania 2026 also promises the following:
- Multiple championship bouts
- Long-running rivalries settling inside the ring
- Celebrity appearances and special segments
- Two nights of global streaming coverage
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