The path to WrestleMania 42 has cleared with no obstacles remaining. Scheduled for April 18 and 19, 2026, this year’s marquee event will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, where fans will witness some of the most anticipated matches in recent WWE history. Central to the card is CM Punk, the current World Heavyweight Champion, who will defend his title against Roman Reigns in a highly promoted main event expected to draw significant attention.
Roman Reigns earns spot by winning Royal Rumble
Roman Reigns secured his place in the WrestleMania main event by winning the Men’s Royal Rumble in January 2026, marking his 11th WrestleMania main event appearance. His victory cements his position as one of WWE’s top performers and sets the stage for a showdown with CM Punk. Reigns is driven by a desire to prove himself against the Best in the World, adding personal stakes to the championship bout.
Liv Morgan’s journey leads to first WrestleMania singles match
Liv Morgan earned her WrestleMania 42 spot by winning the Women’s Royal Rumble match. After weighing her options carefully, Morgan chose to challenge Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship, seeking her third Women’s World Title. Vaquer, known as La Primera, has rapidly ascended through the women’s ranks and will make her WrestleMania singles debut in this significant encounter. Morgan’s last WrestleMania singles bout was a pre-show match at WrestleMania 36 in an empty Performance Center during the pandemic.
Additional title defenses and open challenge add intrigue
WrestleMania 42 also features WWE Champion Drew McIntyre and WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill defending their belts against the winners of the upcoming Men’s and Women’s Elimination Chamber matches. Meanwhile, Brock Lesnar is issuing an open challenge, with fans and wrestlers alike eager to see who will step forward to meet the former champion in a test of strength and skill.
Event dates, location, and viewing options
The two-night event will take place on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Official start times have yet to be announced. Fans in the United States can stream WrestleMania 42 through ESPN Unlimited or access it via ESPN subscriptions on platforms like Fubo TV, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV Streaming, Spectrum TV, and Verizon. Viewers internationally can watch the event on Netflix.
Confirmed matches for WrestleMania 42
The following matches have been announced for WrestleMania 42:
- CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship
- Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship
- Drew McIntyre (c) vs. TBD for the WWE Championship
- Jade Cargill (c) vs. TBD for the WWE Women’s Championship
- Brock Lesnar Open Challenge
Looking ahead to WrestleMania weekend
As WrestleMania 42 approaches, more matches and details are expected to be revealed, heightening anticipation for the weekend. With multiple titles up for grabs and high-profile confrontations lined up, this event promises to be a defining moment for WWE’s current roster, spotlighting careers and impacting storylines moving forward.
