WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Live Stream: How to Watch
WrestleMania 42 Night 1 takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and not for the first time in WWE history, the broadcast rights between traditional TV and streaming platforms have changed dramatically. Here’s everything a you need to know to catch the Pre Show and Main Card of WrestleMania 42 Night One this weekend:
The Platform Split Explained
In the United States, all WWE Premium Live Events, including WrestleMania 42, are now exclusively streaming on ESPN, via the ESPN App’s ESPN Unlimited subscription tier. Internationally, Netflix holds the rights, continuing its landmark 10-year deal with WWE that commenced in early 2025.
For the first time ever, the opening hour of WrestleMania Saturday airs live on linear cable TV via ESPN2 before transitioning fully to ESPN Unlimited streaming. That first-hour match, the Six-Man Tag Team Match featuring Logan Paul, IShowSpeed, and Austin Theory against The Usos and LA Knight, acts as a free-to-air gateway for casual viewers.
US Streaming Guide
| Platform | Plan | Monthly Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN App (ESPN Unlimited) | ESPN Unlimited | $29.99/month | Primary streaming home for WrestleMania 42 |
| Disney+ / Hulu Bundle | Disney+, Hulu + ESPN Unlimited | $35.99/month | Bundled option for existing Disney subscribers |
| FuboTV | Live TV + ESPN Unlimited | Varies | Live TV provider with ESPN add-on access |
| Hulu + Live TV | With ESPN Unlimited add-on | Varies | Supports ESPN app login |
| Spectrum / Verizon FiOS | Provider login | Provider rate | Authenticate into ESPN app via cable login |
| ESPN2 (cable/satellite) | Any live TV package | Provider rate | Opening hour only – free with live TV subscription |
International Streaming Guide
Outside the United States, Netflix is the exclusive home of WrestleMania 42:
| Territory | Platform | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Netflix | Included in existing plan | No extra charge for subscribers |
| Australia | Netflix | Included in existing plan | All tiers supported |
| Canada | Netflix | Included in existing plan | Full Night 1 card live |
| Brazil / Argentina | Netflix | Included in existing plan | Latin American Netflix territories |
| Rest of World | Netflix | Included in existing plan | Available in most Netflix market |
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