WWE WrestleMania 42 Saturday start time, match card
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Key Points:
- WWE's WrestleMania 42 will air tonight, April 18, 2026, on ESPN Unlimited in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally, marking WWE's biggest premium live event of the year.
- Night One features four title matches, highlighted by the Undisputed WWE title bout between champion Cody Rhodes and challenger Randy Orton, with ESPN's Pat McAfee supporting Rhodes.
- The event begins at 3 p.m. Eastern with a free three-hour Countdown show available on WWE and ESPN's online platforms, followed by the premium live event starting at 6 p.m. Eastern.
- In the U.S., the live event starts on ESPN2 with two matches before moving to ESPN's new streaming service, while viewers outside the U.S. can watch the event on Netflix.
- One of the featured matches includes a four-team tag involving Nia Jax & Lash Legend (champions), Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Bayley & Lyra Valkyria, and The Bella Twins.
