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WWE Sets Earlier WrestleMania 42 Start, Debuts First-Hour Cable Window on ESPN

The change introduces a new cable showcase as WWE recalibrates event logistics.

Overview

  • Each night now begins at 6 p.m. ET, with the first hour airing live on ESPN2 on Saturday and ESPN on Sunday before continuing on ESPN+ in the U.S. and Netflix internationally.
  • WWE notified ticket holders that on-site activities begin at 2:30 p.m. PT at Allegiant Stadium.
  • Wrestling Observer’s Bryan Alvarez reported that in-ring action is expected to start around 3:00 p.m. local time.
  • Earlier listings that showed a 7 p.m. ET home start contributed to confusion before the latest timing announcement.
  • NXT Stand & Deliver was moved to April 4 at The Factory in Chesterfield, Missouri, and multiple reports note softer WrestleMania ticket sales that are influencing planning.