WWE WrestleMania 42: CM Punk defends title against Roman Reigns in battle of heavyweights - Check Live Streaming, Date, Venue, Confirmed Match Card, and More

WrestleMania 42 is now just five weeks away, and excitement is building for what is expected to be one of the biggest weekends in professional wrestling. WWE’s flagship event of the year traditionally delivers unforgettable moments, intense rivalries, and the culmination of long-running storylines on the grandest stage in sports entertainment. The 2026 edition promises a stacked lineup featuring many of the company’s biggest superstars and several championship matches. The two-night spectacle will take place on April 18 and April 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

One of the most anticipated matches of the weekend will see CM Punk defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns. The clash between two of WWE’s biggest names is expected to headline the event and could become one of the most memorable battles in recent WrestleMania history.

Another major championship bout will feature Cody Rhodes defending the WWE Championship against Randy Orton. The women’s division will also take center stage, with Jade Cargill set to defend the WWE Women’s Championship against Rhea Ripley. Meanwhile, Stephanie Vaquer will put the Women’s World Championship on the line against Liv Morgan.


HOW TO WATCH WWE WRESTLEMANIA 42 LIVE IN US

• Event: WWE WrestleMania 42
• Date: April 18 and 19 (Saturday and Sunday)
• Venue: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
• Start Time: 6 PM ET
• Channel/Streaming: ESPN and the ESPN App in US and elsewhere on Netflix

There is also a mystery surrounding the event. During the February 23 episode of WWE Raw, Paul Heyman issued an open challenge on behalf of Brock Lesnar. Any superstar in the locker room can step forward to face Lesnar at WrestleMania, but so far, no one has accepted the challenge.

With huge championship matches, top stars, and a major open challenge still unanswered, WrestleMania 42 is shaping up to be a thrilling weekend for WWE fans around the world.

WWE WRESTLEMANIA 42 CONFIRMED CARD

• World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs Roman Reigns
• WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs Randy Orton
• WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs Rhea Ripley
• Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs Liv Morgan
• Brock Lesnar’s open challenge