How to Watch WrestleMania 42 Live

The WWE's biggest event of the year will air across ESPN networks and streaming platforms.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:05am

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WrestleMania 42 will take place over two nights in Las Vegas, with the first hour of each night's show airing on ESPN and ESPN2. The rest of the event will be exclusive to ESPN Unlimited subscribers, who can stream the action live on the ESPN app. A replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of the post-show.

Why it matters

WrestleMania is the WWE's marquee annual event, drawing millions of viewers worldwide. With the event split across linear TV and streaming, fans will need to ensure they have the right subscriptions and access to catch all the action.

The details

The first hour of WrestleMania 42 on Saturday and Sunday (6:00-7:00 p.m. ET) will air on ESPN2 and ESPN, respectively. The remainder of the event will be exclusive to ESPN Unlimited, which is available as a standalone subscription for $29.99/month or bundled with Hulu and Disney+ for $35.99/month. ESPN Unlimited can also be accessed through various cable, satellite, and live TV streaming providers.

  • WrestleMania 42 will take place on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • The first hour of the event (6:00-7:00 p.m. ET) will air on ESPN2 on Saturday and ESPN on Sunday.
  • The full event will stream live on ESPN Unlimited, with a replay available shortly after the conclusion of the post-show.

The players

ESPN

The sports media network that will air portions of WrestleMania 42 and provide the exclusive streaming platform for the full event through ESPN Unlimited.

WWE

The professional wrestling promotion that organizes and produces the annual WrestleMania event.

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What they’re saying

“WrestleMania is the biggest event in sports entertainment, and we're thrilled to bring the full experience to ESPN Unlimited subscribers this year.”

— Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN and Sports Content, The Walt Disney Company

What’s next

Fans will need to ensure they have an ESPN Unlimited subscription or access through a supported cable, satellite, or live TV streaming provider to watch the full WrestleMania 42 event.

The takeaway

With WrestleMania 42 split between linear TV and streaming, WWE fans will need to plan ahead to catch all the action from the company's biggest annual event.