What is runtime of WWE WrestleMania 42? Full duration of Night 1 & Night 2 Revealed
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WWE WrestleMania 42 is a two-night event at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 and 19, 2026. Each night is expected to run approximately 8.5 hours in total.
It includes a 3-hour pre-show, a 4.5-hour main show, and a 1-hour post-show. That’s a massive 17 hours of WWE action across both nights combined. Plan your weekend accordingly.
How long will WrestleMania 42 run for?
WWE WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to run for 8.5 hours per night across both Saturday and Sunday. With two nights of action, fans can expect a combined 17 hours of WWE programming over the full weekend.
Here’s the breakdown for each night:
- Pre-Show: 3 hours (starts at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT)
- Main Show: 4.5 hours (starts at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT)
- Post-Show: 1 hour (begins after the main event wraps)
This makes WrestleMania 42 one of the longest annual sporting and entertainment events in the world.
What time does WrestleMania 42 start each night?
Both Night 1 (Saturday, April 18) and Night 2 (Sunday, April 19) follow the same schedule. Gates at Allegiant Stadium open at 2:30 PM PT. The pre-show kicks off at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET on both days. The main show starts at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET.
If you’re watching at home, make sure you clear your evening. The main show alone runs nearly five hours, and that’s before counting the pre-show and post-show content.
Where to watch WrestleMania 42?
WrestleMania 42 streams live on ESPN in the United States and on Netflix everywhere else internationally. The first hour of Night 1 airs on ESPN2, while the first hour of Night 2 is on ESPN.
Fans with an ESPN Unlimited or Disney+ bundle can catch every moment, from the opening pre-show to the final post-match celebration.
How long is WrestleMania 42 each night?
Each night of WrestleMania 42 is expected to run for approximately 8.5 hours in total. This includes a 3-hour pre-show, a 4.5-hour main show, and a 1-hour post-show. Both Night 1 and Night 2 follow the same schedule at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
What is the total runtime of WrestleMania 42 across both nights?
The total combined runtime for WM 42 is approximately 17 hours across both nights. Night 1 runs on Saturday, April 18 and Night 2 runs on Sunday, April 19, 2026, with each night carrying the same 8.5-hour schedule.
What time does the WrestleMania 42 pre-show start?
The WM 42 pre-show starts at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET on both Saturday and Sunday. The pre-show runs for 3 hours before the main card begins at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET. You can watch it on ESPN2, WWE’s social media platforms, and ESPN Unlimited.
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