WrestleMania 42 in 2026 is airing on ESPN in the United States, with additional coverage on Netflix in many regions outside the U.S.

Quick Scoop

What channel is WrestleMania on?

For WrestleMania 42 (2026):

  • United States
    • Main event streaming: ESPN App / ESPN platforms as a premium live event.
* Linear TV: The _first hour_ of each night will also air on ESPN2 (Night 1) and ESPN (Night 2) before the show continues exclusively on streaming.
  • Outside the U.S.
    • The event is being shown on Netflix in many international markets as part of WWE’s new global deal.
  • No longer on WWE Network for Mania
    • WrestleMania 42 is the first WrestleMania not carried on the old standalone WWE Network, which is being shut down in the few countries that still had it.

So if you’re in the U.S., think ESPN/ESPN App , and if you’re abroad, check Netflix in your country’s catalog on the weekend of the show.

Simple checklist before the show

  1. In the U.S., confirm you can sign in to ESPN (cable login or ESPN App account).
  1. Outside the U.S., open Netflix and search “WrestleMania 42” or check their WWE live section.
  1. Remember: the first hour on U.S. cable (ESPN2/ESPN) is like a live “kickoff” before it fully switches to streaming.

Why it’s a trending topic

  • This is WWE’s first WrestleMania as a full ESPN premium live event in the U.S., and the first with a big ESPN cable simulcast hour.
  • It’s also only the second WrestleMania to stream on Netflix internationally, signaling WWE’s move away from the old Network model.

TL;DR:

  • U.S.: Watch WrestleMania 42 on ESPN / ESPN App , with the first hour on ESPN2 (Night 1) and ESPN (Night 2).
  • Many countries outside the U.S.: Stream it on Netflix.

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