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WrestleMania 42: Rhodes vs. Orton, Punk vs. Reigns!
18 Apr
Summary
- WrestleMania 42 spans two nights, April 18-19, 2026.
- Key matchups include Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton and CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns.
- WWE Hall of Fame ceremony airs April 17, 2026, on ESPN.
WrestleMania 42 is scheduled as a spectacular two-night event on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026. The festivities kick off with the WrestleMania 42 Kickoff on Friday, April 17, at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. Each night of the main event will be preceded by a three-hour Pre-Show beginning at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT, with the main card starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
The WWE Hall of Fame 2026 ceremony will take place on Friday, April 17, at 9:00 p.m. PT, airing on ESPN. In the United States, WrestleMania 42 will be broadcast live on ESPN, with international markets primarily streaming on Netflix. The match card is stacked, featuring championship bouts and high-stakes rivalries.
Night 1 on Saturday, April 18, is headlined by Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton. Night 2 on Sunday, April 19, will see CM Punk face Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship in a highly anticipated showdown. Both nights will conclude with a Post-Show featuring WWE executives and superstars.
