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WrestleMania 42

WrestleMania 42 was a two-night professional wrestling event produced by WWE and held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 and 19, 2026.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

WrestleMania 42 was a two-night professional wrestling event produced by WWE, held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 and 19, 2026. It featured 13 matches across the weekend, headlined by Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton on Night 1 and CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns on Night 2. WWE reported total attendance of 106,072 across both nights and described the event as one of the highest-grossing in company history.

Background

WrestleMania 42 was WWE’s annual flagship event for 2026 and continued the two-night WrestleMania format. WWE announced Las Vegas and Allegiant Stadium as the host site for April 18 and 19, 2026.

Match card and results

The event included 13 matches, with championship bouts spread across both nights. Reported results included Cody Rhodes retaining the Undisputed WWE Championship on Night 1 and Roman Reigns defeating CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship on Night 2.

Venue and attendance

Allegiant Stadium hosted the event, making it one of several major WWE events staged in Las Vegas. WWE reported total attendance of 106,072 across the two nights.

Broadcast and reception

The event was presented as a major live WWE production with broad U.S. and international distribution through WWE’s broadcast partners and streaming platforms. WWE later said it produced record or near-record business across multiple revenue categories.

Key facts

  • WrestleMania 42 took place over two nights at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
  • WWE announced the event for April 18 and 19, 2026.
  • The card featured 13 matches across the weekend.
  • Night 1 was headlined by Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton.
  • Night 2 was headlined by CM Punk facing Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship.
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Canadian context

Canadian fans could watch WrestleMania 42 through WWE’s broadcast and streaming distribution, and the event featured several internationally followed wrestlers with large Canadian viewership interest.[2][6]

Frequently asked questions

What was WrestleMania 42?
It was WWE’s 2026 WrestleMania event, staged over two nights at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
When did WrestleMania 42 take place?
It took place on April 18 and 19, 2026.
Where was WrestleMania 42 held?
It was held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
How many matches were on the card?
There were 13 matches across the two nights.
What were the main events?
Night 1 was Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton; Night 2 was CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns.
How many people attended?
WWE reported total attendance of 106,072 across both nights.

References

  1. WWE Corporatehttps://corporate.wwe.com/about/news/2026/04-22-2026
    Supports: Official date, venue, attendance, business performance, and main-event results.
  2. WWEhttps://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/article/wrestlemania-returns-to-las-vegas-on-saturday-april-18-sunday-april-19
    Supports: Official announcement of dates, venue, and Las Vegas hosting.
  3. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/48490151/wrestlemania-42-key-stats-notes-cm-punk-roman-reigns-cody-rhodes-randy-orton
    Supports: Event structure, number of matches, and main-event lineup.
  4. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_42
    Supports: Match count and selected results summary.
  5. Netflix Tudumhttps://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/wwe-wrestlemania-42-2026-date-news-card-matches-results
    Supports: Selected Night 1 and Night 2 results and match details.
  6. Disney+https://www.disneyplus.com/explore/articles/wrestlemania-42
    Supports: Two-night format and runtime note.