The time has come for WWE’s grand spectacle—WrestleMania. This year’s event marks its 42nd edition and will take place over two nights, featuring a lineup of exciting matches.
On the first night, Cody Rhodes, the undisputed WWE Champion, is set to defend his title against Randy Orton. Interestingly, if Orton falls short, sports commentator and former wrestler Pat McAfee will retire from wrestling permanently.
The second evening will showcase CM Punk facing off against Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Title.
John Cena will host the event, having stepped away from WWE in December 2025 after a two-decade career.
Here are the essential details for WrestleMania 42:
- When: April 18th and 19th, starting at 6 PM Eastern Time
- Where: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
- Streaming: ESPN Unlimited
When is WrestleMania 42?
The event is scheduled for two nights, April 18th and 19th, kicking off each evening at 6 PM ET.
How to watch WrestleMania 42
WrestleMania 42 will be exclusively available on the ESPN Unlimited streaming platform. If you’re not already subscribed to ESPN through an existing provider, there’s an option to sign up for $29.99 each month.
If you’re considering more streaming options and maybe want to save a bit, there are Disney+ bundles that include ESPN as well. For $29.99 a month, you can get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN with ads. Without ads, it’s $38.99 monthly.
Can I watch WrestleMania 42 for free?
While ESPN Unlimited doesn’t provide a free trial directly, it’s included in all DIRECTV streaming plans, which offers new users a five-day free trial.
WrestleMania 42 match card:
Night 1 – April 18th
- The Undisputed WWE Championship Match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (with Pat McAfee)
- Women’s World Championship Match: Stefanie Vachel (c) vs. Liv Morgan
- Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
- Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4WAY Match: Nia Jax & Rush Legend (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley & Lyla Valkyria vs. The Bella Twins
- Unsanctioned Match: Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre
- 6-Person Tag Match: Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA Night
Night 2 – April 19th
- World Heavyweight Championship Match: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
- WWE Women’s Championship Match: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- “The Devil” Finn Balor vs. Dominic Mysterio
- United States Championship Match: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams
- Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar
- Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match: Penta (c) vs. Jevon Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rusev vs. Rey Mysterio
