Complete viewing information for WrestleMania 42 Night 1 in Las Vegas
By Brent Brookhouse Apr 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm ET • 2 min read 
Getty Images The greatest spectacle of them all is here. WWE WrestleMania is back as the promotion has returned to Las Vegas for a second straight year. WWE WrestleMania 42 features 13 matches across two nights with wild action expected to take place throughout at Allegiant Stadium.
Eight titles will be on the line over the two nights, including both the world heavyweight championship and the WWE championship.
Night 1 is set to culminate with Cody Rhodes defending the WWE title against Randy Orton, who has suddenly gotten assistance from Pat McAfee in his pursuit of a 15th world title. Orton earned his spot in the WrestleMania main event by winning the Elimination Chamber.
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There are also three more title matches on Saturday night, all in the women's division. Women's world champion Stephanie Vaquer looks to defend her title against Liv Morgan, who earned her spot by winning the Royal Rumble. Women's intercontinental champion AJ Lee looks to end her rivalry with Becky Lynch when the two face off. And a fatal four way for the women's tag team titles is set when champions Nia Jax and Lash Legend take on Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria and The Bella Twins.
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There's sure to be plenty of surprises on both nights and CBS Sports will be with you all the way through. Below is how you can catch all the action on Saturday night. Be sure to check out our preview and predictions for the event.
Where to watch WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 1 on Saturday
All times Eastern
Date: Saturday, April 18 Location: Allegiant Stadium -- Las Vegas Start time: 6 p.m. | Pre-show starts at 3 p.m. Watch live: ESPN Unlimited | First hour will simulcast live on ESPN2
Watch WrestleMania 42 live with Fubo if your subscription includes ESPN2 (Saturday) and ESPN (Sunday) to watch the first hour of each night. ESPN Unlimited access is free if you log into the ESPN app with your Fubo credentials.
Saturday match card
- Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA Knight
- Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre (Unsanctioned Match)
- Women's World Championship -- Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan
- Women's Intercontinental Championship -- AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
- Women's Tag Team Championship -- Nia Jax & Lash Legend (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. Nikki & Brie Bella
- Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
- Undisputed WWE Championship -- Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton
