Is WrestleMania 42 on ESPN? Streaming and what to know about the WWE event
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WrestleMania 42 has officially arrived and will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for a two-day event, making it the second year in a row that Las Vegas hosts WWE’s flagship show.
The two-night event includes 13 confirmed matches, with eight being championship fights, showcasing title defenses, top rivalries, and celebrity face-offs. Both nights start at 6 p.m. ET and are streamed in the U.S. on ESPN+, with Night 1's first hour also on ESPN2, and Night 2's first hour on ESPN. International fans can watch on Netflix.
John Cena, the 17-time World Champion who retired from in-ring competition in December 2025, will host both nights. This is his first WWE appearance since his farewell match.
Here is everything to know about the WWE event from Las Vegas.
Where is WrestleMania 42?
WrestleMania 42 will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
How to watch WrestleMania 42
WrestleMania 42 will stream on ESPN's streaming service. Viewers can sign up for a subscription to the site here, which starts at $29.99 a month.
What time does WrestleMania 42 start?
WrestleMania 42 Night One kicks off at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT, followed by Night Two at the same times. Both days begin with the countdown show at 3 p.m. ET/noon PT on Saturday and Sunday.
WrestleMania 42 Night 1 card (Saturday, April 18)
Card according to Netflix:
- Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and IShowSpeed vs. LA Knight, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso
- Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre
- Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flar vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria vs. Nia Jax and Lash
- Legend vs. Brie Bella and Nikki Bella in a Fatal-4Way for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship
- AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship
- Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
- Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship
- Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship
WrestleMania 42 Night 2 card (Sunday, April 19):
Card according to Netflix:
- Penta vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. Rusev vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rey Mysterio in a Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship
- Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi
- Sami Zayn vs. Trick Williams for the United States Championship
- Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s Championship
- Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio
- CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is WrestleMania 42 on ESPN? Streaming, what to know about the WWE event
