WWE Reveals Full WrestleMania 42 Match Cards

Two-night event in Las Vegas features Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton, CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns, and more

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:51pm

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The WWE has announced the full match lineups for WrestleMania 42, which will take place over two nights on April 18-19 in Las Vegas. The first night will feature seven matches, including the Undisputed WWE Championship bout between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. The second night will have six matches, headlined by the World Heavyweight Championship clash between CM Punk and Roman Reigns.

Why it matters

WrestleMania is the WWE's biggest annual event, drawing millions of viewers worldwide. The reveal of the full match card builds anticipation for the spectacle and gives fans a chance to analyze the top storylines and potential outcomes.

The details

On night one of WrestleMania 42, the first two matches will air on ESPN2, including Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre and a six-man tag team match involving iShowSpeed and Logan Paul. The main event will be the Undisputed WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. For night two, the first two matches will air on ESPN, featuring Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi and the Intercontinental Championship ladder match. The main event will be the World Heavyweight Championship bout between CM Punk and Roman Reigns.

  • WrestleMania 42 will take place on April 18-19, 2026.
  • Both nights will begin at 6 p.m. ET and stream on ESPN.

The players

Cody Rhodes

A third-generation wrestler and former AEW star who returned to the WWE in 2022, challenging for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Randy Orton

A 14-time WWE Champion and one of the most decorated superstars in company history, defending his Undisputed WWE title against Cody Rhodes.

CM Punk

A former WWE Champion and one of the most popular wrestlers of the modern era, challenging Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Roman Reigns

The current Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, defending his World Heavyweight title against CM Punk in the night two main event.

Brock Lesnar

A former UFC heavyweight champion and multi-time WWE titleholder, facing Oba Femi on night two.

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What they’re saying

“WrestleMania is the biggest stage in sports entertainment, and this year's card is stacked with must-see matchups.”

— Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, WWE Chief Content Officer

“Cody Rhodes has been on a mission to win the WWE title ever since he returned, and now he gets his chance against the legend Randy Orton.”

— Booker T, WWE Hall of Famer and Analyst

What’s next

Fans will be eagerly awaiting the full production details and staging plans for the two-night WrestleMania 42 event in Las Vegas. Additional match announcements and storyline developments are also expected in the lead-up to the big show.

The takeaway

WrestleMania 42 promises to be a can't-miss event for WWE fans, featuring a stacked card of championship matches and high-profile showdowns between some of the company's biggest stars. The two-night format allows the WWE to maximize the spectacle and give each marquee match its own moment in the spotlight.