13 Matches Officially Set for WWE Las Vegas This Weekend

WrestleMania 42 to feature stacked card over two nights at Allegiant Stadium

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:41pm

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WrestleMania 42, the biggest annual event in professional wrestling, is set to take place in Las Vegas on April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium. A total of 13 matches have been officially confirmed for the two-day extravaganza, including several high-profile title bouts and main event clashes.

Why it matters

WrestleMania is the WWE's marquee event, drawing massive crowds and attention from wrestling fans worldwide. The stacked card for this year's event in Las Vegas promises to deliver high-stakes drama and excitement for attendees and viewers.

The details

Night 1 will be headlined by a WWE Championship match between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes, with Pat McAfee revealed as Orton's mysterious voice in his ear. Other Night 1 title matches include the Women's World Championship, Women's Intercontinental Championship, and the Women's Tag Team Championship. Night 2 will see World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk defend his title against Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns, plus a ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship.

  • WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18-19, 2026.
  • Night 1 will take place on Saturday, April 18.
  • Night 2 will take place on Sunday, April 19.

The players

Randy Orton

A veteran WWE superstar challenging for the WWE Championship.

Cody Rhodes

The current WWE Champion, defending his title against Orton.

Pat McAfee

Revealed as the mysterious voice in Orton's ear, with his wrestling career on the line if Orton loses.

CM Punk

The reigning World Heavyweight Champion, defending his title against Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns.

Roman Reigns

The Royal Rumble winner, challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship against CM Punk.

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What they’re saying

“WrestleMania is always the biggest event of the year, and this year's card in Las Vegas is stacked with must-see matches from top to bottom.”

— Randy Orton, WWE Superstar

“I'm ready to reclaim my spot at the top of the WWE and bring the World Heavyweight Championship back to my Samoan family.”

— Roman Reigns, Royal Rumble Winner

What’s next

Ticket sales for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas are expected to open to the general public on February 1, 2026.

The takeaway

WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas promises to deliver an unforgettable two nights of high-stakes championship matches and main event showdowns, cementing the event's status as the premier annual spectacle in professional wrestling.