WrestleMania 42 on Netflix: How to Watch the Showcase of the Immortals in Las Vegas
Two nights at Allegiant Stadium. One streaming home. WrestleMania 42 is the second WrestleMania of the Netflix era — and the cheapest way in is $7.99.
Allegiant Stadium · Las Vegas, NV
Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19, 2026 · 8 PM ET both nights
- Venue: Allegiant Stadium — home of the Las Vegas Raiders, 65,000+ capacity
- Streaming (US): Netflix, exclusively — part of every Netflix plan
- Hall of Fame: Friday, April 17 on Netflix (included)
- Lead-in shows: Raw (Netflix) and SmackDown (USA Network) go-home episodes
- Format: Two-night event — Saturday and Sunday
Which Netflix Plan Do You Need for WrestleMania 42?
Every plan streams the event live. The only real question is ads and picture quality.
Standard with ads
$7.99 / month
1080p · 2 streams · Ads during breaks
✓ WrestleMania live included
Standard
$17.99 / month
1080p · 2 streams · No ads
✓ Ad-free WrestleMania experience
Premium
$24.99 / month
4K + HDR · 4 streams · No ads
✓ Best picture quality for the big screen
Pro tip: subscribe for April only, cancel after WrestleMania, reactivate before SummerSlam in August. That's the StreamWert way.
The Netflix Era: What Changed in 2025
A brief history of WWE streaming in the US — and why WrestleMania isn't where it used to be.
2014-2020 · WWE Network
WWE ran its own direct-to-consumer streaming service at $9.99/month. It included every PPV live, including WrestleMania, plus decades of archive. A landmark move that pressured pay-per-view pricing industrywide.
2021-2024 · Peacock Era
WWE Network folded into Peacock in March 2021. WrestleMania streamed on Peacock Premium for three years at the standard Peacock price point — no extra fee.
January 2025 · Netflix Takes Over
Netflix signed a reported 10-year, $5 billion global deal. Raw moved first, followed by all Premium Live Events including WrestleMania. WrestleMania 41 (April 2025) was the first on Netflix.
2026 & Beyond
WrestleMania 42 is the second WrestleMania of the Netflix era — and the first in Las Vegas. The deal locks in Netflix as the exclusive US WWE home through the mid-2030s.
Frequently Asked Questions — WrestleMania 42
How can I watch WrestleMania 42 for free?
WrestleMania 42 streams exclusively on Netflix in the US. There is no free legal way to watch live. The cheapest route is a Netflix Standard with ads plan at $7.99/month — which you can cancel after the event. Netflix occasionally offers free trials via partnerships (e.g. T-Mobile, Verizon) that effectively make it free.
Which Netflix plan do I need for WrestleMania 42?
Any Netflix plan carries WrestleMania 42 live — including Standard with ads ($7.99/mo). However, if you want the full ad-free experience during the biggest spots and no commercial breaks within matches, you'll need Standard ($17.99/mo) or Premium ($24.99/mo). The event itself is in the subscription at no extra cost.
Can I stream WrestleMania without Netflix?
No. As of January 2025, Netflix holds exclusive US streaming rights to all WWE Premium Live Events, including WrestleMania. The old Peacock/WWE Network option is no longer available for WrestleMania in the US. Third-party streams are illegal and typically low-quality.
When does WrestleMania 42 start?
WrestleMania 42 runs across two nights: Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026. Both nights start at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT, with a pre-show typically beginning 30-60 minutes earlier on Netflix.
What time is WrestleMania 42 Night 1?
Night 1 of WrestleMania 42 is Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 8 PM ET (5 PM PT, 7 PM CT). Expect a cold open at the top of the hour. Live streaming starts slightly earlier on Netflix with the pre-show.
Is WrestleMania 42 still on Peacock?
No. Peacock lost WWE Premium Live Event rights in January 2025 when the deal moved to Netflix. From 2014-2024 it was WWE Network / Peacock; since 2025, Netflix is the exclusive US home for WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble and all WWE PLEs.
Is the WWE Hall of Fame on Netflix too?
Yes. The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony streams on Netflix on Friday, April 17, 2026, the night before WrestleMania 42. It is included in any Netflix plan at no extra cost.
Do Raw and SmackDown leading into WrestleMania air on Netflix?
Raw moved to Netflix globally in January 2025 and streams every Monday. SmackDown remains on USA Network in the US (Friday nights). The WrestleMania go-home episodes of both shows build the card across the week.
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Open the Sports PlannerLast updated: April 2026 · WrestleMania schedule and Netflix availability per WWE and Netflix announcements. Plan prices per Netflix.com.