Joe Jonas to Sing National Anthem at WWE WrestleMania 42

The Jonas Brothers star will kick off Night 2 of the big event in Las Vegas.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:50pm

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Pop star Joe Jonas has been tapped by WWE to sing the National Anthem to open Night 2 of WrestleMania 42 on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Las Vegas. The Jonas Brothers singer is the latest celebrity addition to the annual wrestling extravaganza, joining a lineup that already includes IShowSpeed, Pat McAfee, and Jelly Roll in special roles.

Why it matters

Bringing in a major music star like Joe Jonas is a strategic move by WWE to attract a wider audience and boost viewership for WrestleMania 42, one of the company's biggest annual events. The Jonas Brothers have a massive global fanbase, so having Joe perform the National Anthem could draw in casual fans and music lovers who may not typically watch wrestling.

The details

WWE announced on April 15, 2026 that Joe Jonas will sing the National Anthem to kick off Night 2 of WrestleMania 42 on April 19. The show begins at 6pm EST/3pm PST, so Jonas' performance will open the second night of the two-day event. WWE has not yet announced who will perform the anthem for Night 1 of WrestleMania 42.

  • WWE announced Joe Jonas' WrestleMania 42 role on April 15, 2026.
  • The National Anthem performance will take place on April 19, 2026 to open Night 2 of WrestleMania 42.

The players

Joe Jonas

A member of the popular pop group the Jonas Brothers, Joe Jonas is a multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated recording artist who will be singing the National Anthem to kick off Night 2 of WWE's WrestleMania 42 event.

WWE

The professional wrestling promotion that is hosting WrestleMania 42, one of its biggest annual events, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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What they’re saying

“Multi-platinum and grammy-nominated recording artist @joejonas will be performing the National Anthem to kick off WrestleMania 42 Sunday!”

— WWE

What’s next

WWE has not yet announced who will perform the National Anthem for Night 1 of WrestleMania 42, so that is still to be determined.

The takeaway

Bringing in a major pop star like Joe Jonas to sing the National Anthem at WrestleMania 42 is a strategic move by WWE to attract a wider audience beyond just hardcore wrestling fans and capitalize on the Jonas Brothers' massive global fanbase.