WrestleMania 42: When is WrestleMania 2026, how to watch, start times, streaming info, and full match card

WrestleMania 42 is almost here; fans of Suplex City, RKO and Spears only have to wait some hours. The biggest WWE event of the year returns as a two-night spectacle with top championships, heated rivalries, and global streaming coverage. Fans searching ‘when is WrestleMania 2026’, ‘what time does WrestleMania start’, and ‘how to watch WrestleMania 42’ will find everything below, without any gobbledygook.

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
  

The weekend begins with the Kickoff show on Friday, April 17. Each night also includes a three-hour pre-show before the main card.

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.
  

UK: 11:00 p.m. (GMT)
Australia (Sydney): 8:00 a.m. next day
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
  

The WWE Hall of Fame 2026 ceremony airs Friday night, starting at 12:00 a.m. ET (midnight).

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
  

First-hour featured matches

• 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
  

First-hour featured matches

• 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
  

With stacked cards on both nights, WrestleMania 42 looks set to deliver one of the biggest WWE events in recent years.