WrestleMania 42 Night One takes place tonight from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and for the first time in WrestleMania history, the show is streaming exclusively through the ESPN app in the United States. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch, what time it starts, how much it costs, and the full card for both nights.
When Does WrestleMania 42 Night One Start Tonight?
The pre-show begins at 4PM ET / 1PM PT. The main card starts at 6PM ET / 3PM PT. The first hour of Night One airs live on ESPN2 from 6PM to 7PM ET. After 7PM ET, the remainder of the show streams exclusively through the ESPN app with an ESPN Unlimited plan.
How To Watch WrestleMania 42 In The United States
WrestleMania 42 streams through the ESPN app with an ESPN Unlimited subscription. This is the only way to watch the full show in the United States. There is no separate pay-per-view fee. WrestleMania is included with the subscription.
ESPN Unlimited costs $29.99 per month. A cable subscription is not required. You can subscribe directly through the ESPN app or on ESPN’s website at plus.espn.com/wwe.
The first hour of Night One tonight airs on ESPN2 (cable), which includes the IShowSpeed, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory vs. LA Knight and The Usos six-man tag match and the Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre unsanctioned match. After that first hour, you need ESPN Unlimited to continue watching.
Important: YouTube TV Does Not Work For WrestleMania 42
YouTube TV subscribers cannot access ESPN Unlimited through the ESPN app in time for WrestleMania 42. According to Sports Business Journal, Google is still working through technical issues with ESPN app authentication. The issue is expected to be resolved before SummerSlam later this year, but it will not be fixed in time for tonight.
YouTube TV subscribers will need to either subscribe to ESPN Unlimited directly ($29.99/month) or use one of the alternative methods listed below.
TV Providers That Already Include ESPN Unlimited
If you have one of the following TV providers, you may already have access to ESPN Unlimited. You can activate it by linking your TV provider to the ESPN app and signing in with a MyDisney account.
Providers that may include ESPN Unlimited: DirecTV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios, U-verse, and Cox.
Check with your specific provider and plan to confirm whether ESPN Unlimited is included.
Free Trial Options
ESPN Unlimited does not consistently offer its own free trial. However, there are ways to access it without paying full price.
DirecTV Stream offers a 5-day free trial. Fubo offers a 5-day free trial (plans start at $45.99/month for the first month with the Fubo Sports plan). Hulu + Live TV offers a 3-day free trial ($89.99/month after trial). DraftKings is offering new customers one free month of ESPN Unlimited with a qualifying $5 bet. MLB.TV subscribers can also get a free month of ESPN Unlimited bundled with their subscription.
Can I Watch WrestleMania 42 On Disney+ Or Hulu?
WrestleMania 42 is accessible through Disney+ and Hulu only if your subscription includes ESPN Unlimited as part of a Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited bundle. A standard Disney+ or Hulu subscription alone does not include WrestleMania.
How To Watch WrestleMania 42 Outside The United States
Outside the United States, WrestleMania 42 streams live on Netflix in most international markets. International viewers should check their regional listings for exact availability.
Where Is WrestleMania 42?
Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada (adjacent to Las Vegas). The stadium holds approximately 65,000 fans and previously hosted Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024.
Who Is Hosting WrestleMania 42?
Recently retired 17-time world champion John Cena is hosting both nights of WrestleMania 42.
How Long Will WrestleMania 42 Night One Be?
There is no official runtime, but based on previous WrestleMania events, each night typically runs four to five hours.
WrestleMania 42 Night One Card — Tonight, Saturday, April 18
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton
- Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
- Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal Four-Way: Lash Legend and Nia Jax (c) vs. The Bella Twins vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria
- Women’s Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
- Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
- Six-Man Tag: IShowSpeed, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory vs. LA Knight and The Usos (ESPN 2 first hour)
- Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre in an Unsanctioned Match (ESPN 2 first hour)
WrestleMania 42 Night Two Card — Sunday, April 19
- World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
- WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- United States Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams
- Demon Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio
- Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match: Penta (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. Rusev vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rey Mysterio (ESPN first hour)
- Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar (ESPN first hour)
Night Two starts at the same time: 6PM ET / 3PM PT. The first hour of Night Two airs on ESPN (not ESPN2). The remainder streams through the ESPN app with ESPN Unlimited.
Quick Reference
- Pre-show tonight: 4PM ET / 1PM PT
- Main card tonight: 6PM ET / 3PM PT
- First hour on: ESPN2 (cable)
- Full show on: ESPN app (ESPN Unlimited required)
- ESPN Unlimited cost: $29.99/month
- No additional pay-per-view fee
- YouTube TV: Does not work for WrestleMania 42
- International: Netflix (most markets)
- Host: John Cena
- Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
- Expected runtime: 4-5 hours per night
The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony took place Friday, April 17.
Raw after WrestleMania airs Monday, April 20 at 8PM ET / 5PM PT on Netflix.
