WrestleMania 41
Match Order & Start Times
Night 1 & Night 2 full match order, expected start times, Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas schedule, pre-show timing and complete EST/PST breakdown.
WrestleMania 41 Start Times by Time Zone
Note: Times listed are estimates based on historical WrestleMania scheduling patterns. WWE typically starts the main card at 7PM ET and the main event goes on between 10-11PM ET. UK fans should expect an extremely late/early morning main event — plan accordingly.
1
Saturday, April 5, 2026
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV — Main Card: 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT
KICKOFF
Kickoff matches + panel analysis + Night 1 preview
~2 hours. Multiple matches, including tag team and lower card bouts expected on the pre-show.
Match 1
Tag Team Championship / Women's Tag Team Championship
WrestleMania traditionally opens with a high-energy match to set the crowd on fire. Tag team or women's tag gold is likely here — fast-paced, big moments, immediate statement for the night ahead.
Match 2
Intercontinental or United States Championship Match
Mid-card title matches typically go on early in Night 1 before the major feuds take over. Expect a hard-hitting mid-card championship bout between the IC or US title picture.
Match 3
Women's Championship Match
The Raw Women's Championship or SmackDown Women's Championship match. WWE typically schedules women's title matches in the third or fourth position to give them prominent placement before the main event sequence begins.
Match 4
High-Profile Special Match / Stipulation Match
WrestleMania Night 1 usually features at least one stipulation or gimmick match — Ladder Match, Last Man Standing, Street Fight. This slot is traditionally where the wildcard match that steals the show ends up.
Semi-Main
World Title Match #1 — SmackDown or Raw Women's / Men's
One of the two major singles title matches goes in the semi-main slot. This is the penultimate match before the main event — typically the title picture that is slightly secondary to the headline story on that night.
MAIN
WWE Undisputed Championship or Night 1 Headliner
The Night 1 main event is typically the second biggest match of the whole event. In recent years WWE has closed Night 1 with a major world title match or a special attraction. Expected to run 25-35 minutes for the full storytelling arc. Night 1 often ends with a big moment setting up Night 2 drama.
2
Sunday, April 6, 2026
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV — Main Card: 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT
KICKOFF
Night 2 preview, kickoff matches + Night 1 recap
~2 hours. Features qualifying matches, panel discussion, hot takes on Night 1 and full preview of the Night 2 card.
Match 1
Opening Match — Tag Division or Women's Title
Night 2 opens with a match designed to energise the arena from bell one. The SmackDown Tag Team Championship or Women's Tag Title match is traditionally positioned here — loud crowd, immediate action.
Match 2
High-Profile Singles Feud Match
A major singles feud that doesn't involve world title gold goes in the early card of Night 2 — typically a grudge match with a long build. These matches often steal the show despite not carrying title implications.
Match 3
Women's World Championship — Main Roster Women's Main
The secondary women's world championship match. Night 2's female title bout typically goes here. With WWE's increasingly strong women's division this slot has produced some of the best matches at recent WrestleManias.
Special
Legend Appearance / Dream Match / Hall of Fame Special
WrestleMania Night 2 typically features one special attraction match — a legend's return, a celebrity involvement, or the biggest nostalgia/fan-service match on the card. This slot is positioned to generate major social media viral moments.
Semi-Main
World Heavyweight Championship — Raw or SmackDown
The semi-main of Night 2 is one of the top title matches in WWE — typically the Raw or SmackDown World Heavyweight Championship with a massive build. This match has produced WrestleMania's match of the night multiple times in recent years.
WWE Undisputed Championship
WrestleMania 41 Main Event
The WrestleMania main event is the most prestigious slot in all of professional wrestling. Night 2's closing match — traditionally the WWE Undisputed Championship — is expected to run 30-40 minutes for the complete story arc. The show typically concludes around 11:30 PM-midnight ET, meaning the main event could finish as late as 12 AM ET. UK/European fans watching live should expect a finish around 5-6 AM BST/CET.
How to Watch WrestleMania 41
Peacock
WrestleMania is exclusive to Peacock for US viewers. Premium plan required. Peacock streams both Night 1 and Night 2 live, plus offers replays and bonus content. Available via web, mobile, smart TV, Roku, Fire TV and more.
WWE Network / TNT Sports
UK viewers can access WrestleMania via WWE Network subscription or through TNT Sports (BT Sport channels). Night 1 airs Sunday morning / Night 2 airs Monday morning UK time — extremely early. Sky customers check Sky Sports WWE.
WWE Network
International fans outside the US can subscribe to WWE Network directly for access to WrestleMania and all WWE premium live events. Regional pricing applies. Check WWE.com for availability in your country.
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
Allegiant Stadium is the home of the Las Vegas Raiders NFL team. Capacity 65,000+. Tickets available via Ticketmaster. Prices range from nose-bleeds at ~$100 to floor seats at $1000+. Doors open approximately 4 PM ET each night.
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WrestleMania 41 Analysis & Features
FAQ — WrestleMania 41 Schedule & Tickets
What time does WrestleMania 41 start?
The WrestleMania 41 main card is expected to start at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT on both Night 1 (Saturday, April 5) and Night 2 (Sunday, April 6, 2026). The Kickoff pre-show begins at 5 PM ET. Doors open at Allegiant Stadium at approximately 4 PM ET each night.
What time does the WrestleMania 41 main event start?
Based on historical WrestleMania scheduling, the Night 2 main event is expected to begin between 10:00 PM and 10:45 PM ET (7:00 PM – 7:45 PM PT). The show typically ends around 11:30 PM – midnight ET. Night 1's main event usually goes on around 10 PM ET as well.
Where is WrestleMania 41 taking place?
WrestleMania 41 takes place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 5 and 6, 2026. Allegiant Stadium is the home of the Las Vegas Raiders (NFL) and opened in 2020. It has a retractable roof, making it ideal for a massive indoor wrestling event. Capacity is approximately 65,000.
How long does each night of WrestleMania 41 last?
Including the Kickoff pre-show (2 hours) and the main card (approximately 4.5–5.5 hours), each night of WrestleMania runs approximately 6–7 hours total from first pre-show match to final confetti drop. Plan for the show to end around 11:30 PM – midnight local time (Las Vegas PT).
How many matches are on each night of WrestleMania 41?
Historically, WrestleMania Night 1 and Night 2 each feature 5–7 main card matches plus 2–3 Kickoff Show matches, totalling 8–10 matches per night. With a 2-night format WWE typically spreads 12–16 total matches across both nights to ensure adequate time for each bout.
What time is WrestleMania 41 for UK fans?
UK fans (BST, UTC+1 in April) should be aware: the main card starts at midnight BST (both nights). The Night 2 main event is expected to begin around 3:30 AM BST and conclude around 4:30–5 AM BST. It is a very late — or very early — viewing experience. Recording or catching the replay is advisable for UK fans with work/school the next morning.