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WWE WrestleMania 42 Sunday: What Time Does It Start Tonight?

WrestleMania 42 continues tonight at 6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. PT). The event will stream live on ESPN Unlimited in the United States and on Netflix internationally. Fans can also catch the first hour on ESPN via traditional cable and live TV streaming platforms.

As you get ready for the show, here's a quick recap of Night One and a look at tonight's full card.

John Cena will return to host Night Two of WrestleMania 42.Getty Images
John Cena will return to host Night Two of WrestleMania 42.Getty Images Getty Images

What Happened During Night One?

WrestleMania Saturday delivered several major moments, highlighted by the return of Paige, who came back nearly a decade after a career-ending neck injury and won the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships alongside Brie Bella.

Watch highlights from WrestleMania 42 Night One below:

Bron Breakker also returned from injury, with a viral moment showing him sprinting down the entrance ramp. Bianca Belair made headlines as well, announcing her pregnancy in front of the WrestleMania crowd.

For a full recap, read the complete WrestleMania 42 Night One results here.

What Is Tonight's Card?

On paper, Sunday's card is stacked, with two of the weekend's biggest matches set to open and close the show.

Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi will open WrestleMania 42 Sunday.Getty Images
Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi will open WrestleMania 42 Sunday.Getty Images Getty Images

World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns

WWE Women's Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley

United States Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams

Singles Match: "The Demon" Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio

Intercontinental Championship - Ladder Match: Penta vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Je'Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. Rusev vs. JD McDonagh

Singles Match: Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi

How Long Is WrestleMania?

Night One ran approximately 3.5 hours. Night Two is expected to run a similar length, putting the projected end time between 9:30–10 p.m. ET (8:30–9 p.m. CT / 6:30–7 p.m. PT).

A post-show will immediately follow on ESPN Unlimited, as well as on WWE's YouTube channel.

You can watch the Countdown show below:

Athlon Sports will have full coverage of WrestleMania 42, including results and breaking news, throughout the night.

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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 12:32 PM.

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