WWE WrestleMania 42 Tonight: Start Time, End Time & How to Watch
WrestleMania 42 begins tonight, with WWE returning to Las Vegas for Night One of its biggest event of the year. For fans planning to watch live, the key question is simple: what time does the show start-and when will it end?
What Time Does WrestleMania 42 Start and End Tonight?
WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 18. The event is expected to run approximately three hours, putting the projected end time at around 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT / 6 p.m. PT).
Tonight's card features several high-profile matches, including Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton, along with Seth Rollins vs. Gunther and multiple championship bouts across the men's and women's divisions.
Watch the history between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton:
Immediately following the main show, WWE will air a post-show with reactions, analysis, and highlights from the night's biggest moments.
In the United States, WrestleMania 42 will stream live on ESPN Unlimited, which requires a monthly subscription. Internationally, the event will stream on Netflix in select regions, depending on local availability.
As part of the broadcast, WWE will also air two matches during the first hour on ESPN2, exposing more viewers to the event before it exclusively airs on ESPN Unlimited. The opening match will feature Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and IShowSpeed in a Six-Man Tag Team Match against The Usos and LA Knight.
Watch the WrestleMania 42 Countdown Show below:
We will have full WrestleMania 42 results and coverage of the biggest moments throughout the night at Athlon Sports.
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This story was originally published April 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM.