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WWE WrestleMania 42: What Time Does It Start?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Harrison | Last updated Mar 21, 2026 5:03 PM ET

WrestleMania 42 is less than a month away—and for wrestling fans, that means the most exciting stretch of the year has arrived.

Originally slated for New Orleans, the event will instead return to Las Vegas for the second consecutive year, taking over Allegiant Stadium. The card has picked up serious momentum in recent weeks, and if Cody Rhodes’ prediction holds true, this could be one of the strongest bell-to-bell WrestleManias in recent memory.

For the sixth straight year, WrestleMania will unfold across two nights. What began as a pandemic-era adjustment has now become a defining feature of WWE’s biggest event, giving the company a massive Premium Live Event format to build around.

WrestleMania weekend itself has grown into a full-scale spectacle. Here’s everything you need to know to start planning.

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WrestleMania 42 Start Time

WrestleMania 42 begins at 3 PM local time in Las Vegas—5 PM Central and 6 PM Eastern—on both Saturday and Sunday.

While festivities will run throughout the day, the official Countdown show is expected to kick off at 1 PM local time (4 PM ET / 3 PM CT), setting the stage hours before the main card begins.

Both nights will stream on ESPN Unlimited.

How Long Is WrestleMania?

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Under the two-night format, each show typically runs between three and four hours. That means fans in Las Vegas—and those watching on the West Coast—can expect each night to wrap up around 7 PM local time.

How Much Are WrestleMania Tickets?

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Tickets remain available, with prices ranging from $177 to over $16,000.

Two-night combo packages start at $392 and climb as high as $46,219 for premium Elite VIP experiences.

What Is the WrestleMania 42 Card?

So far, five matches have been officially announced, with several more expected as the card fills out. Across both nights, fans can anticipate roughly 14 to 16 matches.

Confirmed Matches

World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton
WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
“The Beast” vs. “The Ruler”: Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi

Expected Matches

World Tag Team Championships : The Usos vs. The Vision (Austin Theory and Logan Paul)
Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker (if medically cleared)
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships : The Irresistible Forces (c) vs. The Bella Twins vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss
Intercontinental Championship: Penta in a multi-man defense
Women’s Intercontinental Championship : AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
Specialty Match : Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu
Tag Team Match : Jelly Roll & TBA vs. Kit Wilson & The Miz