WWE Unveils Full WrestleMania 42 Weekend Schedule

From SmackDown to Raw to Hall of Fame, a jam-packed lineup awaits wrestling fans in Las Vegas.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:17am

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WWE is returning to Las Vegas for a second straight year with a packed schedule of events surrounding WrestleMania 42 on April 18-19. The weekend will feature the company's flagship shows SmackDown and Raw, as well as the annual WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.

Why it matters

WrestleMania is WWE's biggest annual event, drawing massive crowds and media attention. The full weekend schedule showcases how WWE has expanded its marquee event into a multi-day extravaganza, providing entertainment for fans throughout the Las Vegas visit.

The details

The WrestleMania 42 weekend will kick off with SmackDown on April 18, followed by the Hall of Fame ceremony that evening. On April 19, the action continues with Raw before the main WrestleMania 42 event that night.

  • The WrestleMania 42 weekend will take place on April 18-19, 2026.
  • SmackDown will air on April 18.
  • The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will also be held on April 18.
  • Raw will take place on April 19.
  • WrestleMania 42 will be the main event on April 19.

The players

WWE

The professional wrestling promotion that produces WrestleMania and other major events.

Las Vegas, Nevada

The city hosting WrestleMania 42 and the surrounding weekend events for the second consecutive year.

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The takeaway

WWE's ability to turn WrestleMania into a multi-day event showcases the company's continued growth and popularity, as it provides wrestling fans with a full weekend of entertainment and spectacle in Las Vegas.