WWE WrestleMania 42: How Much It Costs to Watch

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WWE WrestleMania 42: How Much It Costs to Watch

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Harrison | Last updated Apr 17, 2026 8:57 PM ET

WrestleMania 42 is finally here, and for fans watching from home, the biggest question isn’t just who’s on the card—it’s how much it costs to tune in.

This year marks a major shift in how WWE’s biggest event is distributed in the United States, with a new streaming home and a different pricing structure than in years past.

Here’s everything you need to know about the cost of watching WrestleMania 42.

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How Much WrestleMania 42 Costs

In the United States, WrestleMania 42 streams exclusively on ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service, ESPN Unlimited.

Standalone subscription: $29.99 per month
Bundle options (Disney+, Hulu + ESPN Unlimited): starting around $35.99 per month

Unlike the traditional pay-per-view model, there is no separate fee for WrestleMania. Once subscribed, fans can watch both nights of the event at no additional cost.

Is WrestleMania 42 Free? Free Trial Options

While ESPN Unlimited does not consistently offer a direct free trial, several live TV services that include the platform occasionally run free trial promotions for new users.

Providers that are offering free trials this weekend include:

As with any free trial, pay attention to its length and evaluate if you want to keep the subscription afterwards.

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Do You Already Have Access?

Not everyone needs to sign up separately.

Some cable and live TV providers already include ESPN Unlimited as part of their packages, meaning you may be able to watch WrestleMania 42 simply by logging into the ESPN app.

After linking your TV provider to a MyDisney account, the event can be streamed across mobile devices, smart TVs, and web browsers.

Here's Cody Rhodes explaining how to watch WrestleMania:

When WrestleMania 42 Starts

WrestleMania 42 takes place across two nights:

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026

Both nights begin at:

6:00 p.m. ET
5:00 p.m. CT
3:00 p.m. PT (Las Vegas local time)

The Bottom Line

WrestleMania 42 no longer requires a traditional pay-per-view purchase, but it isn’t completely free either.

Fans in the United States will need access to ESPN Unlimited—either through a direct subscription or a participating TV provider—to watch WWE’s biggest event of the year.

Internationally, WrestleMania 42 will stream on Netflix, depending on region.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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