WWE Wrestlemania 42: Match Card, Date, Time in IST, Live Streaming Details and All You Need to Know
Scheduled for Saturday, 18 April and Sunday, 19 April 2026, the 42nd edition of the flagship event promises a blockbuster card headlined by World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
WWE is set to return to the bright lights of Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42, marking a historic back-to-back residency at Allegiant Stadium. Scheduled for Saturday, 18 April and Sunday, 19 April 2026, the 42nd edition of the flagship event promises a blockbuster card headlined by World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. With significant title defences and the return of iconic figures like AJ Lee, the 'Showcase of the Immortals' is shaping up to be the most anticipated weekend in professional wrestling history.Ā WWE WrestleMania 43 is Set to Take Place in Saudi Arabia in 2027, Announces CCO and Hall of Famer Triple H (Watch Video).
WWEĀ Wrestlemania 42Ā How to Watch in India: Date and Time
Fans in India can catch all the action exclusively onĀ Netflix. Following WWE's landmark global broadcast deal, WrestleMania 42 will stream live on the platform for all active subscribers.
The event will begin atĀ 04:30 ISTĀ onĀ Sunday, 19 AprilĀ (Night One) andĀ Monday, 20 AprilĀ (Night Two). Those who miss the live broadcast can watch the full replay on demand immediately following the conclusion of each night.
The Main Events: A Battle of Generations
The two-night spectacle will feature two massive championship clashes as its anchors. On Night One, Cody Rhodes is expected to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against his former mentor, Randy Orton. The rivalry has turned deeply personal after Ortonās cold betrayal of Rhodes following the Elimination Chamber.
Night Two is slated to be headlined by a dream match for the World Heavyweight Championship. CM Punk will put his title on the line against Roman Reigns, who earned his opportunity by winning the 2026 Men's Royal Rumble. This clash represents a collision between the two most dominant figures of their respective eras and has been fuelled by intense psychological warfare.
Historic Returns and Special Challenges
One of the most talked-about matches involves the return of AJ Lee, who came out of an 11-year retirement to capture the Womenās Intercontinental Championship. She will defend her title against Becky Lynch in a match that Lynch claims is a trap she set for the legend.
Elsewhere on the card, the unstoppable force of RAW, Oba Femi, has officially answered Brock Lesnarās open challenge. Femi made a statement by laying out Lesnar with a pop-up powerbomb on Raw, setting the stage for a rare powerhouse encounter. In the womenās division, Jade Cargill will defend the WWE Women's Championship against Rhea Ripley, while Stephanie Vaquer faces Royal Rumble winner Liv Morgan.Ā NFL Icon Tom Brady Linked with WWE Wrestlemania 42 Role Amid Rumoured Tensions with Logan Paul.
Further down the card, the stakes continue to rise. Penta will defend his Intercontinental Championship in a high-risk Fatal Five-Way Ladder Match against Dragon Lee, Rusev, Je'Von Evans, and JD McDonagh. Deeply personal rivalries will also culminate as Finn BƔlor takes on Dominik Mysterio.
After spending months sidelined by injury, a medically cleared Seth Rollins sought revenge by attacking Paul Heyman. However, his assault was cut short when Gunther intervened, locking Rollins in a sleeper hold until he passed out, before pointing at the WrestleMania sign.Ā With General Manager Adam Pearce making the bout official for Las Vegas, fans are guaranteed a marquee clash of styles, pitting Rollinsā high-energy offence against Guntherās overpowering, methodical dominance on the Grandest Stage of Them All.
Wrestlemania 42 Matchcard Night 1
| Match Type | Participants |
| Main Event | Cody Rhodes (c) vsĀ Randy Orton (Undisputed WWE Championship) |
| Singles Match | Stephanie Vaquer (c) vsĀ Liv Morgan (Womenās World Championship) |
| Singles Match | AJ Lee (c) vsĀ Becky Lynch (Womenās Intercontinental Championship) |
| Singles Match | Seth Rollins vsĀ Gunther |
| Unsanctioned Match | Drew McIntyre vsĀ Jacob Fatu |
| Fatal 4-Way | Lash Legend & Nia Jax (c) vsĀ The Bella Twins vsĀ Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vsĀ Bayley & Lyra Valkyria (Women's Tag Titles) |
| 6-Man Tag Match | Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vsĀ The Usos & LA Knight |
Wrestlemania 42 Match Card Night 2
| Match Type | Participants |
| Main Event | CM Punk (c) vsĀ Roman Reigns (World Heavyweight Championship) |
| Singles Match | Jade Cargill (c) vsĀ Rhea Ripley (WWE Womenās Championship) |
| Singles Match | Sami Zayn (c) vsĀ Trick Williams (United States Championship) |
| Ladder Match | Penta (c) vs. Rey Mysterio vsĀ Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rusev vs. JeāVon Evans (Intercontinental Title) |
| Special Attraction | Brock Lesnar vsĀ Oba Femi |
| Singles Match | Finn BĆ”lor vsĀ Dominik Mysterio |
WrestleMania 42 was originally rumoured for New Orleans, but WWE made the strategic decision to return to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas following the record-breaking financial success of WrestleMania 41. This marks only the second time in history that the event has been held at the same venue in consecutive years
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