WrestleMania 42 Full Card 2026: Every Confirmed Match, Predictions & Night-by-Night Breakdown
WrestleMania 42 is three weeks away, and the card is shaping up to be one of the most stacked in WWE history. Two nights, six confirmed matches, and the biggest names on the planet — all converging at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada on April 18–19, 2026.
Here is every confirmed match, every credible prediction, and the full night-by-night breakdown you need before the Show of Shows.
::alert info WrestleMania 42 Dates: Night 1 — Saturday, April 18 | Night 2 — Sunday, April 19 | Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV | Stream: Netflix (worldwide) ::
The Full Confirmed Card (As of March 27, 2026)
::stats Night 1 Main Event | Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton | Undisputed WWE Championship Night 2 Main Event | CM Punk vs Roman Reigns | World Heavyweight Championship Women's Match 1 | Jade Cargill vs Rhea Ripley | WWE Women's Championship Women's Match 2 | Stephanie Vaquer vs Liv Morgan | Women's World Championship Women's IC | AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch | WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Monster Match | Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi | Singles Bout ::
Night 1 — Saturday, April 18
🏆 Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton
The story writes itself. Cody Rhodes — the American Nightmare who crossed the finish line at WrestleMania 40 — now defends against the Viper, the man who arguably built the road Cody walked. Randy Orton has been the most methodical heel in WWE over the last year, surgically dismantling opponents and positioning himself as the inevitable challenger.
This is Night 1's centrepiece: two generational names, one title, no filler.
::proscons pros:
- Cody is at his peak as a babyface champion
- Orton's heel work has been the best of his career
- Clean storytelling — no gimmicks needed cons:
- Orton winning creates a short reign problem
- Crowd may expect a dusty finish after Elimination Chamber build ::
Prediction: Cody retains — but Orton makes him earn it. Expect an RKO kickout moment that breaks the internet.
👑 WWE Women's World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
Liv Morgan won the Women's Royal Rumble and immediately pointed at Vaquer. This is a clash of styles: Vaquer's technical precision against Morgan's chaotic intensity. Vaquer has been one of the best champions in WWE in 2026 — she deserves a WrestleMania showcase.
Prediction: Vaquer retains in a match that steals the night.
🎤 AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch — WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship
The returning AJ Lee as champion against Becky Lynch is the kind of dream match that fans have been asking about for a decade. Lee has been sensational since her comeback. Lynch, ever the opportunist, earned this shot by making Lee's life miserable on SmackDown.
Prediction: AJ Lee retains. This is her moment.
Night 2 — Sunday, April 19
🏆 World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
The match WWE has been building toward since Punk returned. Roman Reigns — no longer The Tribal Chief in the traditional sense, but still the most magnetic performer on the roster — vs. CM Punk, the Best in the World with a renewed purpose. This is the kind of main event WrestleMania was invented for.
::versus CM Punk | Roman Reigns Champion | Challenger Best in the World promo | Tribal Chief presence 2x World Champion (this run) | 1386 day title reign legend Technical + Brawler hybrid | Power + Submission specialist Crowd: loud babyface | Crowd: polarizing legend ::
Punk vs Reigns will have the loudest crowd noise of the weekend. Roman wins gold and reigns again, or Punk cements his legacy as a long-term champ — either way, this match delivers.
Prediction: CM Punk retains after an extraordinary match. Roman's journey back to the title continues post-Mania.
💥 WWE Women's Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
Rhea Ripley won the Women's Elimination Chamber in dominant fashion, and the path led straight to Jade Cargill. This is a collision of two physical specimens — athletic, powerful, and over with every crowd. Mami vs. The Storm.
Prediction: Rhea Ripley wins the championship. Jade drops the title and begins a new chapter.
🔥 Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi
Oba Femi's confrontation with Brock Lesnar was the moment that told you WWE believes in this kid. Femi is the next monster. Lesnar is the benchmark. This match exists to test whether Femi is truly ready for the main event tier.
Prediction: Oba Femi wins in an upset. The torch pass WWE needs before Lesnar's next hiatus.
Expected Additions to the Card
The card isn't complete. With three weeks to go, expect 3–4 more matches announced:
::keyfacts
- Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu — Singles match confirmed by multiple reports. Fatu returning after dental surgery; McIntyre needs a WrestleMania redemption arc.
- Seth Rollins vs. Logan Paul — Rollins returned at Elimination Chamber to confront The Vision (Logan Paul, Austin Theory). Paul vs. Rollins is the money match.
- Tag Team Championships — Both Women's and SmackDown tag titles expected to be defended in multi-team matches.
- United States Championship — No challenger announced yet. Expect a mid-card spot added to Night 1. ::
WrestleMania 42: Night-by-Night Schedule
| Night | Date | Headline Match | Start Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Saturday, April 18 | Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton | 8:00 PM |
| Night 2 | Sunday, April 19 | CM Punk vs Roman Reigns | 8:00 PM |
Both nights stream live on Netflix — no additional cable or WWE Network subscription required in supported markets.
How to Watch WrestleMania 42
::highlight Netflix is the exclusive home of WrestleMania 42 globally. US viewers need a standard Netflix subscription ($7.99+/month). No pay-per-view fee. No Peacock required. ::
- USA: Netflix (all plans)
- UK: Netflix
- Canada: Netflix
- International: Netflix (check local availability)
The kickoff show typically begins 1 hour before the main card. Expect Netflix's live event interface to go active around 7:00 PM ET on both nights.
Full Predictions Summary
::chart bar Cody Rhodes retains: 72% Randy Orton wins title: 28% CM Punk retains: 58% Roman Reigns wins: 42% Rhea Ripley wins Women's title: 65% Jade Cargill retains: 35% Oba Femi beats Lesnar: 55% Brock Lesnar wins: 45% ::
The Bottom Line
WrestleMania 42 has the makings of a genuine all-timer. The top of the card — Punk/Reigns and Cody/Orton — are both capable of delivering five-star matches. The women's division is stacked in a way it hasn't been in years. And if the expected additions (Rollins/Paul, McIntyre/Fatu) land cleanly, both nights could run north of four hours without a dull moment.
Three weeks. Allegiant Stadium. The biggest show in sports entertainment.
WrestleMania 42 airs live April 18–19 on Netflix. Full results will be published here as they happen.
