WrestleMania 42 Lineup Revealed for Biggest Weekend in Wrestling

The updated card for the two-night event in Las Vegas features several marquee matchups.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:23am

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The lineup for WrestleMania 42, the biggest annual event in professional wrestling, has been announced. The two-night extravaganza will take place on April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event matches include CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's Championship, Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship, and Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan for the Women's World Championship. Additionally, Brock Lesnar will face Oba Femi in another highly anticipated bout.

Why it matters

WrestleMania is the pinnacle of the wrestling calendar, drawing the largest audiences and featuring the most high-profile matchups. This year's event promises to deliver several marquee clashes between some of the industry's top stars, making it a must-see event for wrestling fans.

The details

The WrestleMania 42 card will be spread across two nights, with the Rhodes vs. Orton match expected to headline night one and the Reigns vs. Punk match closing out night two. The event will have an early start time of 5CT/6ET, with the first hour of each night simulcast on ESPN2 and ESPN, respectively. Fans will be able to stream the full event on ESPN Unlimited (and on Netflix internationally).

  • WrestleMania 42 will take place on April 18-19, 2026.
  • The event will have an early start time of 5CT/6ET.

The players

CM Punk

A former WWE Champion and one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling.

Roman Reigns

The current World Heavyweight Champion and one of the top draws in the industry.

Jade Cargill

The reigning WWE Women's Champion, known for her dominant in-ring performances.

Rhea Ripley

A rising star in the WWE women's division, known for her hard-hitting style.

Cody Rhodes

A former WWE Superstar who has returned to the company and is challenging for the WWE Championship.

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What they’re saying

“WrestleMania is the pinnacle of the wrestling calendar, drawing the largest audiences and featuring the most high-profile matchups.”

— Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (ProWrestling.net)

What’s next

Fans can tune in to ESPN2 and ESPN for the first hour of each night of WrestleMania 42, and stream the full event on ESPN Unlimited (and on Netflix internationally).

The takeaway

This year's WrestleMania promises to be a must-see event for wrestling fans, with a stacked card featuring some of the industry's biggest stars competing for the top championships. The early start times and simulcast on ESPN networks will make the event more accessible to a wider audience.