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WWE’s biggest annual event, WrestleMania 42, is underway in Las Vegas as a two-night spectacle featuring multiple championship clashes and high-profile matchups. Here’s how fans in India can watch the event and what to expect.
How to watch WWE’s Las Vegas mega event(X/@WrestleMania)WWE’s flagship event, WrestleMania 42, has kicked off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, marking the second consecutive year the city is hosting the event.
According to a report by USA Today, the event is being held over two days and features a packed card with 13 confirmed matches, including several title bouts and marquee rivalries.
Is WrestleMania 42 Available On ESPN?
In the United States, WrestleMania 42 is being streamed on ESPN’s digital platform, with select portions also airing on its television channels. However, availability differs for international audiences.
For viewers in India and other global markets, the event is available to stream on Netflix, which holds international streaming rights for WWE content.
When Does WrestleMania 42 Start?
Both nights of WrestleMania 42 begin at 6 p.m. ET (3:30 a.m. IST the following day). The pre-show, often referred to as the “countdown show”, starts earlier in the day, offering previews and analysis ahead of the main matches.
John Cena Returns As Host
The event is being hosted by John Cena, a 17-time world champion who stepped away from in-ring competition in December 2025. This marks his first appearance at WrestleMania since his retirement match, adding to the event’s significance.
Key Matches On The Card
WrestleMania 42 features a mix of championship contests, tag team clashes and high-profile singles matches.
Night 1 (April 18):
- Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton – Undisputed WWE Championship
- Seth Rollins vs Gunther
- AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch – Women’s Intercontinental Championship
- Logan Paul teams up in a multi-person tag match
- Several women’s tag team and championship bouts
Night 2 (April 19):
- CM Punk vs Roman Reigns – World Heavyweight Championship
- Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi
- Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill – WWE Women’s Championship
- Intercontinental Championship ladder match featuring multiple competitors
- Additional singles and tag team matches
What To Expect
With multiple championship titles on the line and appearances from some of WWE’s biggest names, WrestleMania 42 continues the promotion’s tradition of delivering high-stakes entertainment on a global stage. The inclusion of celebrity participants and returning stars has further amplified interest in this year’s edition.
About the Author
Anjali Thakur
Anjali Thakur is a Senior Assistant Editor with Mint, reporting on trending news, entertainment and health, with a focus on stories driving digital conversations. Her work involves spotting early signals across news cycles and social media, sharpening stories for SEO and Google Discover, and mentoring young editors in digital-first newsroom practices. She is known for turning fast-moving developments—whether news-driven or culture-led—into clear, tightly edited journalism without compromising editorial rigour.<br><br> Before joining Mint, she was Deputy News Editor at NDTV.com, where she led the Trending section and covered viral news, breaking developments and human-interest stories. She has also worked as Chief Sub-Editor at India.com (Zee Media) and as Senior Correspondent with Exchange4media and Hindustan Times’ HT City, reporting on media, advertising, entertainment, health, lifestyle and popular culture.<br><br> Anjali holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miranda House, and is currently pursuing an MBA, strengthening her understanding of business strategy and digital media economics. Her writing balances newsroom discipline with a clear instinct for what resonates with readers.
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