WrestleMania 42 Returns to Allegiant Stadium for Night 1 Spectacle
World Wrestling Entertainment is set to deliver the 42nd edition of its flagship event, WrestleMania, returning to the iconic Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for the second consecutive year. The grand spectacle kicks off with Night 1, officially designated as WrestleMania Saturday, scheduled for April 18. This year's event promises an electrifying lineup of championship clashes and high-stakes confrontations that will captivate the global wrestling community.
Complete Match Card for WrestleMania 42 Night 1
The preliminary card for WrestleMania 42 Night 1 features seven meticulously crafted matches designed to deliver maximum entertainment value. The confirmed lineup includes:
- Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes - A highly anticipated singles match for the prestigious Undisputed WWE Championship
- Seth Rollins vs. Gunther - A clash of contrasting styles between two of WWE's most formidable competitors
- Liv Morgan vs. Stephanie Vaquer - A championship showdown for the WWE Women's World Championship
- The Vision (Logan Paul & Austin Theory) & IShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA Knight - An explosive six-man tag team match featuring celebrity involvement
- The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) (c) vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria vs. The Bella Twins (Brie Bella and Nikki Bella) - A chaotic fatal four-way tag team match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship
- Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu - An unsanctioned match promising intense physicality and personal animosity
- AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch - A singles match for the newly established WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship
Broadcast Information and Start Times
WrestleMania 42 Night 1 will commence at 6:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) and 3:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) on Saturday, April 18. WWE has arranged comprehensive broadcast coverage to ensure fans worldwide can experience the event. Domestic viewers in the United States and Canada can watch the action live on ESPN, while international audiences will have access through Netflix's streaming platform. The broadcast strategy includes an initial hour on traditional cable television before transitioning exclusively to online streaming platforms for the remainder of the event.
Main Event Championship Showdown
The centerpiece of WrestleMania 42 Night 1 features Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against the legendary Randy Orton. This championship bout carries significant historical weight, with Orton having secured his contender status by winning the 2026 Men's Elimination Chamber match, while Rhodes captured the title by defeating Drew McIntyre on a subsequent episode of SmackDown. The narrative leading to this confrontation has been intensified by Orton's recent heel turn and his alignment with commentator Pat McAfee, adding layers of personal tension to their already storied rivalry. This main event represents not just a championship defense, but a culmination of months of storytelling and character development within WWE's programming.
WrestleMania 42 continues WWE's tradition of delivering premium sports entertainment on a global scale, with Night 1 establishing the foundation for what promises to be a memorable weekend of athletic competition and dramatic storytelling. The combination of championship stakes, celebrity involvement, and long-standing rivalries ensures this event will capture the attention of both dedicated wrestling enthusiasts and casual viewers alike.
