WWE WrestleMania 42 Card: 14 Matches Planned

WWE is preparing a substantial match lineup for WrestleMania 42, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Internal expectations indicate the two-night event will feature a minimum of 14 matches, though some sources suggest the total could reach 16 due to an earlier start time for the event.

According to reporting from Newsweek citing WrestleVotes of the Fightful Network, 12 matches have been confirmed for the event. The current plan is to split the matches evenly, with seven bouts occurring on each night.

Main Event Projections

The weekend is projected to be anchored by two high-profile championship matches. The main event for Saturday, April 18, is expected to feature Cody Rhodes defending his WWE championship against Randy Orton.

The event will conclude on Sunday, April 19, with a main event featuring CM Punk defending his world heavyweight title against Roman Reigns.

Confirmed Match Lineup

The 12 matches currently confirmed for WrestleMania 42 include:

• CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns
• Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
• Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan
• Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley
• Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar
• AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch
• Sami Zayn vs. Trick Williams
• Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre
• Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio
• Penta vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rusev
• Nia Jax and Lash Legend vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria vs. Brie Bella and Nikki Bella
• Seth Rollins vs. Gunther

Remaining Card Slots

While 12 matches are confirmed, WWE is planning for at least 14. One match is reported as guaranteed but has not yet received an official announcement. This bout is expected to feature a trio consisting of Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and Darren IShowSpeed Watkins facing off against The Usos and LA Knight.

The final slot on the card is rumored to be a women’s match. Reports indicate this could either involve current U.S. Champion Giulia or a grudge match between IYO Sky and Asuka. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Radio has noted that WWE has discussed the Asuka vs. IYO Sky pairing for the show.

Women’s Division Record

WWE is aiming for a significant presence for the women’s division during the WrestleMania 42 weekend. Sources reported by Wrestling Attitude indicate that the company is planning at least six women’s matches across the two nights.

At least five of these matches are reportedly considered firm internal plans. If WWE executes this strategy, it would establish a new record for the highest number of women’s matches featured at a single WrestleMania event.

The total number of matches remains flexible as the company continues to shape the final card based on the development of ongoing storylines in the weeks leading up to the April 18 start date.