WWE’s flagship event, WrestleMania 42, kicked off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, marking the second year in a row that the city has hosted the event.
According to a report from USA todaythe event takes place over two days and features a packed card with 13 confirmed bouts, including several title fights and marquee contentions.
In the United States, WrestleMania 42 is streamed on ESPN’s digital platform, with select portions also airing on its television channels. However, availability varies for international audiences.
For viewers in India and other global markets, the event is available for streaming on Netflix, which holds the international rights to stream WWE content.
Both nights of WrestleMania 42 begin at 6:00 PM ET (3:30 AM IST the following day). The pre-show, often referred to as the “countdown show”, starts earlier in the day and offers previews and analysis before the main matches.
The event is hosted by John Cena, a 17-time world champion who retired from in-ring competition in December 2025. It is his first appearance at WrestleMania since his retirement match, which adds to the significance of the event.
WrestleMania 42 features a mix of championship contests, tag team clashes and high profile singles matches.
Night 1 (April 18):
- Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton – WWE Undisputed Championship
- Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
- AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch – Women’s Intercontinental Championship
- Logan Paul will team up in a tag team match
- Several women’s tag team and championship matches
Night 2 (April 19):
- CM Punk vs Roman Reigns – World Heavyweight Championship
- Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi
- Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill – WWE Women’s Championship
- Intercontinental Championship ladder match with multiple competitors
- Additional singles and tag team matches
What to expect
With multiple championships on the line and appearances by some of WWE’s biggest names, WrestleMania 42 continues the promotion’s tradition of providing high-stakes entertainment on a global stage. The inclusion of famous attendees and returning stars added to the interest in this year’s event.
