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WWE Confirms Opening Matches for WrestleMania 42
The company revealed the first bouts for each night of the two-day event.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:49am
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The bold, angular visuals of Cubist art capture the raw energy and kinetic movement of a WrestleMania main event.Las Vegas TodayWWE has announced the opening matches for both nights of WrestleMania 42, which will take place on April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. On the April 13 episode of Raw, the company confirmed that a 6-Man Tag Team Match featuring The Vision and IShowSpeed vs. LA Knight and The Usos will kick off WrestleMania Saturday, while the showdown between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi will open WrestleMania Sunday.
Why it matters
WrestleMania is WWE's biggest annual event, and the opening matches traditionally set the tone for the rest of the show. Revealing these high-profile bouts in advance helps build anticipation and excitement among fans for the two-night extravaganza.
The details
The WrestleMania 42 opening matches will be simulcast on ESPN 2 (Saturday) and ESPN (Sunday). The Saturday card will also feature an unsanctioned match between Fatu and Drew McIntyre, while the Sunday show will include the Intercontinental Championship match.
- The matches were announced on the April 13, 2026 episode of WWE Raw.
- WrestleMania 42 will take place on April 18-19, 2026.
The players
The Vision
A professional wrestler currently signed to WWE.
IShowSpeed
A popular internet personality and content creator who will be making his WWE debut at WrestleMania 42.
LA Knight
A professional wrestler currently signed to WWE.
The Usos
A professional wrestling tag team currently signed to WWE.
Brock Lesnar
A former UFC heavyweight champion and one of the biggest stars in WWE history.
Oba Femi
A rising star in WWE who will be challenging Lesnar at WrestleMania 42.
Fatu
A professional wrestler currently signed to WWE.
Drew McIntyre
A former WWE Champion and one of the top stars in the company.
What they’re saying
“We wanted to kick off both nights of WrestleMania with huge matches that will set the tone for the entire weekend. Fans are in for an incredible start to each show.”
— Triple H, WWE Chief Content Officer
What’s next
Fans will have to tune in to ESPN 2 on April 18 and ESPN on April 19 to see the opening matches of WrestleMania 42 unfold live.
The takeaway
WWE is pulling out all the stops for WrestleMania 42, lining up must-see opening matches to get the two-night event off to an explosive start. The company is clearly aiming to deliver an unforgettable WrestleMania experience for fans.
