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How to watch WrestleMania 42: Start time, livestream, full match card

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26 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The 42nd annual WrestleMania will take place over two night with two stacked match cards.”
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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia entries, confirm that WrestleMania 42 will be the 42nd annual event and will take place as a two-night event. Specific dates and details point to this being an upcoming 2026 event.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame was a professional wrestling event produced by WWE that featured the induction of the 27th class into the WWE Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place on April 17, 2026, in Las …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWE_Hall_of_Fame_(2026)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — WrestleMania is a professional wrestling event held annually between mid-March and mid-April by the American company WWE, the world's largest professional wrestling promotion. Since premiering in 1985…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — WrestleMania 42, also promoted as WrestleMania Vegas, is an upcoming 2026 professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It will be the 42nd annual WrestleMania and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_42
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“On Night 1, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will defend his title against Randy Orton (with a stipulation that if Orton loses, sports analyst, commentator and occasional wrestler Pat McAfee will leave the professional wrestling industry permanently).”
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The claim specifies a highly detailed stipulation involving Pat McAfee's permanent departure from wrestling if Orton loses. While multiple sources confirm Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton on Night 1, none of the provided evidence mention this specific, dramatic stipulation involving Pat McAfee.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — WrestleMania 38 was a 2022 professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It was the 38th annual WrestleMania and took place as a two-night event on April 2 and Apr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_38
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — WrestleMania 42, also promoted as WrestleMania Vegas, is an upcoming 2026 professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It will be the 42nd annual WrestleMania and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_42
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — WrestleMania XL was a 2024 professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It was the 40th annual WrestleMania and took place as a two-night event on April 6 and Apr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_XL
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“Night 2 is headlined by CM Punk defending his World Heavyweight title against Roman Reigns.”
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Two independent web search results specifically state that Night 2 of WrestleMania 42 will feature CM Punk defending his World Heavyweight title against Roman Reigns.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — WrestleMania 29, also promoted as WrestleMania NY/NJ, was a 2013 professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It was the 29th annual WrestleMania and took place on April 7, 2013, a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_29
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — WrestleMania 41, also promoted as WrestleMania Vegas, was a 2025 professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It was the 41st annual WrestleMania and took place a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_41
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — WrestleMania 42, also promoted as WrestleMania Vegas, is an upcoming 2026 professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It will be the 42nd annual WrestleMania and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_42
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“The event will be hosted by John Cena, who retired from WWE after two decades in December 2025.”
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Multiple sources confirm John Cena will host the event. However, the claim that he retired in December 2025 is not corroborated by any source; sources only mention him returning to host.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Felix Anthony Cena ( SEE-nə; born April 23, 1977) is an American actor, retired professional wrestler, and former rapper. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all-time…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cena
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — WrestleMania XXVIII was a 2012 professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It was the 28th annual WrestleMania and took place on April 1, 2012, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Garden…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_XXVIII
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Cena is an American actor, retired professional wrestler and former rapper. The following are his roles in films, television series and video games. The filmography does not include his professio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cena_filmography
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“When: April 18 and 19, 6 p.m. ET”
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Multiple sources confirm the event is scheduled for April 18 and April 19. One source specifies the start time as 6 p.m. ET for both nights.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — WrestleMania 41, also promoted as WrestleMania Vegas, was a 2025 professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It was the 41st annual WrestleMania and took place a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_41
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — WrestleMania 42, also promoted as WrestleMania Vegas, is an upcoming 2026 professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It will be the 42nd annual WrestleMania and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_42
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — WrestleMania 43, also promoted as WrestleMania Riyadh (Arabic: ريسلمانيا, romanized: rislmanya), is an upcoming 2027 professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by the A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_43
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“Where: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, Nevada)”
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Two independent web search results explicitly state that WrestleMania 42 will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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web search NEUTRAL — WrestleMania 42, also promoted as WrestleMania Vegas, is an upcoming 2026 professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It will be the 42nd annual WrestleMania and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_42
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web search NEUTRAL — After shattering records in the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World, WRESTLEMANIA® returns to Las Vegas on Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19, 2026.
https://www.allegiantstadium.com/events/detail/wrestlemania-…
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web search NEUTRAL — WWE in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), today announced that Las Vegas will host WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 1…
https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/article/wrestlemania-…
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“Streaming: ESPN Unlimited”
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Multiple web search results confirm that ESPN is the streaming platform for WrestleMania 42, specifically mentioning ESPN Unlimited.
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web search NEUTRAL — It's time for WrestleMania 42! Here's how to catch the action on both nights on the ESPN App.
https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/48413729/how-watch-wrest…
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web search NEUTRAL — Here's how to watch WrestleMania 42 live, including start time, ESPN Unlimited pricing, and full streaming details.
https://athlonsports.com/wrestling/wwe-wrestlemania-42-how-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — ESPN will deliver comprehensive on-site coverage of WrestleMania 42 from Las Vegas, Nev., beginning Thursday, April 16, culminating with WrestleMania 42 Nights 1 and 2 live from Allegiant Stadium on S…
https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2026/04/espn-to-…
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“WrestleMania 42 will take place over two nights on April 18 and April 19.”
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Multiple sources confirm the dates April 18 and April 19 for WrestleMania 42.
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web search NEUTRAL — WrestleMania 42 ticket prices: Explaining controversy, cost What days is WrestleMania 42? WrestleMania 42 takes place Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2026/04/13/wrestlemani…
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web search NEUTRAL — WWE in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), today announced that Las Vegas will host WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 1…
https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/article/wrestlemania-…
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web search NEUTRAL — WWE is returning to Las Vegas for a second straight year with a packed schedule of events surrounding WrestleMania 42 on April 18-19. The weekend will feature the company's flagship shows SmackDown an…
https://nationaltoday.com/us/nv/las-vegas/news/2026/04/17/ww…
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“Both nights will start at 6 p.m. ET.”
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While multiple sources confirm the start date and time for Night 1 (6 p.m. ET), there is no direct, corroborating evidence found across the provided search results to confirm that *both* nights start exactly at 6 p.m. ET.
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“WrestleMania 42 is airing exclusively on the ESPN Unlimited streaming service.”
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While multiple sources confirm ESPN is the streaming service, the evidence suggests comprehensive coverage on the 'ESPN App' and 'ESPN Unlimited,' but does not support the claim that it is *exclusively* streamed there, as other viewing methods (like live broadcast coverage) are implied or mentioned.
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“If you don’t already have access to ESPN via one of the providers listed above, you can subscribe for $29.99/month.”
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“For $29.99/month, you can get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN with ads; all three without ads costs $38.99/ month.”
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“DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial for all new users.”
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“Night 1 – April 18: Undisputed WWE Championship Match – Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (with Pat McAfee)”
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“Night 1 – April 18: Women’s World Championship Match – Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan”
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“Night 1 – April 18: Seth Rollins vs. Gunther”
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“Night 1 – April 18: Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match – AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch”
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“Night 1 – April 18: WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way Match – Nia Jax & Lash Legend (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. The Bella Twins”
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“Night 1 – April 18: Unsanctioned Match – Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre”
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“Night 1 – April 18: Six-Man Tag Team Match – Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA Knight”
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“Night 2 – April 19: World Heavyweight Championship Match – CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns”
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“Night 2 – April 19: WWE Women’s Championship Match – Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley”
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“Night 2 – April 19: “The Demon” Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio”
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“Night 2 – April 19: United States Championship Match – Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams”
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“Night 2 – April 19: Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar”
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“Night 2 – April 19: Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match – Penta (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. vs. Rusev vs. Rey Mysterio”
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