ESPN Streams WrestleMania 42 on App for First Time with Linear TV Coverage
ESPN is providing extensive coverage for WrestleMania 42, marking the first time the event will be streamed on the ESPN app. The two-day spectacle, taking place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, features a hybrid broadcast model. The opening hour of Saturday’s event will air on ESPN2, while Sunday’s first hour will be broadcast on ESPN, both starting at 6 p.m. EDT. The remainder of the card will be available exclusively via the ESPN app. This transition follows ESPN's acquisition of WWE premium live event streaming rights from Peacock last September. ESPN executives describe WrestleMania as a cultural milestone deserving major event treatment, including segments on SportsCenter and First Take. WWE officials welcome the linear television exposure as an opportunity to reach new audiences beyond core fans. Key matches include Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defending against Randy Orton on Saturday, and CM Punk challenging Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship on Sunday. The ESPN app will also stream the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday, highlighting the network's comprehensive integration of WWE content into its sports programming lineup.
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ESPN Streams WrestleMania 42 on App for First Time with Linear TV Coverage
ESPN is providing extensive coverage for WrestleMania 42, marking the first time the event will be streamed on the ESPN app. The two-day spectacle, taking place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, features a hybrid broadcast model. The opening hour of Saturday’s event will air on ESPN2, while Sunday’s first hour will be broadcast on ESPN, both starting at 6 p.m. EDT. The remainder of the card will be available exclusively via the ESPN app. This transition follows ESPN's acquisition of WWE premium live event streaming rights from Peacock last September. ESPN executives describe WrestleMania as a cultural milestone deserving major event treatment, including segments on SportsCenter and First Take. WWE officials welcome the linear television exposure as an opportunity to reach new audiences beyond core fans. Key matches include Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defending against Randy Orton on Saturday, and CM Punk challenging Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship on Sunday. The ESPN app will also stream the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday, highlighting the network's comprehensive integration of WWE content into its sports programming lineup.
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