WWE Announces Hosts for 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The event will stream live on ESPN App and YouTube ahead of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:33pm

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WWE has revealed that the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be hosted by Michael Cole and The Miz. The ceremony will stream live on the ESPN App in the U.S. and on YouTube internationally on April 17, just one day before WrestleMania 42 takes place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Why it matters

The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is a prestigious annual event that honors the greatest superstars, pioneers, and contributors to the sport of professional wrestling. The announcement of the hosts builds anticipation for the ceremony and provides details on how fans can tune in to watch the inductions.

The details

The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame class includes AJ Styles, Stephanie McMahon, Demolition, Sycho Sid, Dennis Rodman, Bad News Brown, and the iconic match between Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan from WrestleMania 3. Fans will be able to stream the ceremony live on the ESPN App in the U.S. and on YouTube internationally starting at 12am ET / 9pm PT on April 17.

  • The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026.
  • WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18-19, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

The players

Michael Cole

A veteran WWE commentator and announcer who will serve as a host for the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.

The Miz

A former WWE Champion and current WWE superstar who will join Michael Cole as a host for the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.

AJ Styles

A multiple-time WWE Champion and one of the inductees into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame class.

Stephanie McMahon

The Chief Brand Officer of WWE and a member of the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame class.

Demolition

The legendary tag team that will be inducted into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame.

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What they’re saying

“The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will be hosted by @MichaelCole and @mikethemiz, streaming LIVE this Friday at 12am ET / 9pm PT on the @espn App in the U.S. and @YouTube internationally!”

— WWE

What’s next

Fans can tune in to the ESPN App or YouTube on April 17 at 12am ET / 9pm PT to watch the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony live.

The takeaway

The announcement of Michael Cole and The Miz as hosts for the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony builds excitement for the prestigious event, which will honor some of the biggest names in professional wrestling history just one day before WrestleMania 42takes place in Las Vegas.