WrestleMania has become one of the most loved wrestling events since it was first held in 1985.
Created by Vince McMahon, it was the first WWE pay-per-view wrestling event in history and is responsible for catapulting the careers of many world-famous wrestlers.
Due to the eventâs popularity, many world-famous celebrities have made special appearances throughout the years, including Mike Tyson, Snoop Dogg, Ronda Rousey, Donald Trump, Shaquille OâNeill, and Bad Bunny.
If you cannot wait for more excitement and surprises, keep reading to learn more about WrestleMania 42, including its date, location, tickets, and broadcast information.
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When is WrestleMania 42?
Set a reminder for WrestleMania 42, which will start on Saturday, April 18, 2026, and conclude on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Where Will it Be Held?
Following the eventâs huge success in Sin City in 2024, WrestleMania will return to Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, which is within the Las Vegas area.
Dwayne âThe Rockâ Johnson originally announced that the event would be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, but it was moved due to its record-breaking ticket sales, online engagement, and ratings last year.
As the WWE doesnât want to let the people of New Orleans down, the city will host Money in the Bank 2026 instead, and it can look forward to a WrestleMania event in the future.
What Divisions Will Participate?
Wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown divisions will participate in WrestleMania 42.
What Will Happen During WrestleMania 42 Weekend?
WrestleMania 42 will offer much more than exciting matches from the biggest names in the WWE.
It promises an exciting celebratory weekend of exciting events, including Friday Night SmackDown, Monday Night Raw, a WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, and NXT Stand & Deliver. Also, fans can enjoy the multi-day interactive WWE World event.
Who Will Participate?
The WrestleMania 42 matches havenât been confirmed. However, the menâs and womenâs Royal Rumble 2026 winners are guaranteed a championship match at the event.
The Royal Rumble champions will likely fight against wrestlers theyâre feuding with in the Raw or SmackDown divisions, too.
Plus, you can expect plenty of grudge matches and even a Money in the Bank cash-in match.
Can I Buy Tickets to WrestleMania 42?
The WWE hasnât officially announced ticket sales for WrestleMania 42. However, you can make priority pass deposits via On Location to secure premium seats, hotel accommodation, hospitality packages, and access to exclusive WrestleMania 42 events.
Alternatively, you can register for pre-sale tickets on WWE.comâs pre-registration page. It will sign you up to the mailing list, providing early access to individual tickets before they go on sale worldwide.
If youâd rather wait for the general release, you can expect tickets to go on sale from late August to October 2025. Keep your eyes peeled for an official announcement!
If you struggle to secure tickets once theyâre released to the public, try your luck on various reputable third-party resale sites, such as StubHub or SeatGeek.
It will allow you to purchase tickets to WrestleMania 42 from buyers who can no longer use them. However, you can expect to pay more for the tickets than their original price.
Where Can I Watch WrestleMania 42?
WrestleMania 42 will be broadcast on Peacock in the United States, as the network has exclusivity to its premium live events across the nation.
However, many countries outside the United States can live stream the iconic event on Netflix, such as in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
If you donât have access to Peacock or Netflix, you can watch WrestleMania 42 with traditional pay-per-view.
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