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WrestleMania 41 Night 1 — Full Match Card

Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas — Night 1 matches, predictions, and everything you need to know before the biggest show of the year.

Event Details

Venue

Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada

How to Watch

Peacock (USA) / WWE Network (International)

Capacity

65,000+ fans expected, sellout anticipated

Night 1 Kickoff

Pre-show begins 3 hours before main card

WrestleMania 41 Night 1 takes place at Allegiant Stadium — home of the Las Vegas Raiders — in front of a capacity crowd expected to surpass 65,000 fans. Night 1 traditionally carries some of the biggest championship matches and sets the stage for Night 2's blockbuster main events.

Announced & Expected Night 1 Matches

While WWE has not always confirmed every match in advance, Night 1 typically features four to six championship-level bouts. Here is what has been announced and what is expected based on current storylines heading into WrestleMania weekend:

  • WWE Championship Match — The top title picture on Raw is expected to culminate on Night 1, potentially featuring Cody Rhodes defending against a major challenger built through the spring.
  • Women's World Championship — IYO SKY's dominant reign puts her in the spotlight for Night 1 as the premier women's title match, with challengers lined up from both Raw and NXT.
  • Intercontinental Championship — A mid-card workhorse title that historically delivers match-of-the-night contenders on WrestleMania Night 1.
  • Tag Team Championship Match — WWE's revitalized tag division brings a multi-team ladder match or traditional title bout to Night 1.
  • Special Celebrity/Crossover Match — Logan Paul's involvement at WrestleMania traditionally falls on Night 1, with high production value and box-office appeal.
  • WrestleMania Moment Match — A legacy match or dream bout positioned to create a "Mania moment" that clips go viral — often a returning legend or milestone achievement.

Night 1 Predictions

Predicting WrestleMania Night 1 outcomes requires tracking storyline momentum, title reign length, and WWE's booking patterns heading into the event. Here is the analysis:

WWE Championship — Cody Rhodes retains

Cody is WWE's top babyface and his championship reign is positioned for a long run through 2026. A title change on Night 1 is possible only if WWE has a major new star ready to take the belt.

Women's World Championship — IYO SKY retains

IYO SKY's calculated heel run has made her one of the best champions in WWE. Expect her to retain and continue feuding through summer.

Celebrity Match — Logan Paul wins via cheating

Logan Paul as a heel means dirty wins and crowd heat. WWE values him as a marketing asset and keeps him strong entering summer programming.

History of WrestleMania Night 1

The two-night WrestleMania format began with WrestleMania 37 in 2021 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa. Since then, Night 1 has consistently hosted some of the most memorable bouts in modern WWE history:

  • WM37 Night 1: Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks — an iconic WrestleMania moment for the women's division
  • WM38 Night 1: Edge vs. Roman Reigns — a dream match with Judgment Day roots
  • WM39 Night 1: Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins — match of the year contender in Hollywood
  • WM40 Night 1: The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes and CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins — dual main events set the 2024 standard
  • WM41 Night 1: Las Vegas brings the next chapter of these evolving storylines

Night 1 at Allegiant Stadium is expected to set attendance records for an indoor Las Vegas venue and deliver the usual mix of high-octane openers, emotional mid-card stories, and one jaw-dropping moment that defines the weekend.

Ticket Information & Las Vegas Travel

WrestleMania 41 weekend is one of the biggest events in Las Vegas sports history. Tickets for Night 1 are available through Ticketmaster and the WWE official site. Resale prices reflect the massive demand for a Las Vegas WrestleMania.

  • Allegiant Stadium is located 1.5 miles from the Las Vegas Strip
  • Night 1 and Night 2 tickets are sold separately — combo deals sometimes available
  • WWE Fan Axxess (multi-day meet & greet event) runs throughout the weekend
  • Hotels on the Strip see peak occupancy — book well in advance
  • Las Vegas Raiders provide shuttle service from several Strip hotels to Allegiant