WWE WrestleMania 42 Week: SmackDown & Raw Head to Las Vegas, Tickets on Sale Feb 13

WWE is continuing preparations for WrestleMania 42 week in Las Vegas, Nevada. The organization has confirmed plans for television broadcasts surrounding the main event, and ticket sales are scheduled to begin this week.

WrestleMania Week Schedule

T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will host the Friday, April 17 episode of SmackDown and the Monday, April 20 episode of Raw. These broadcasts will serve as the final shows before WrestleMania 42 and the first shows following the event. This marks the second consecutive year Las Vegas will host these surrounding broadcasts, with T-Mobile Arena also serving as the venue in 2025.

Did You Know? WrestleMania 42 will take place at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19.

Tickets for the SmackDown and Raw tapings will go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 13, at 1 p.m. Eastern time. A pre-sale will begin on Wednesday, February 11. WWE is partnering with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for WrestleMania and related events, including the WWE World convention, which will be held from April 16-20.

Road to WrestleMania

The current path to WrestleMania began this past weekend with Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan winning their respective Royal Rumble matches. WWE has not yet announced which champions Reigns and Morgan will challenge at WrestleMania 42.

Expert Insight: The decision to return to Las Vegas for a second consecutive year demonstrates the city’s proven ability to host large-scale WWE events and attract a significant fan base. The combination of WrestleMania, associated Raw and SmackDown broadcasts, and the WWE World convention creates a substantial economic impact for the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is WrestleMania 42?

WrestleMania 42 takes place on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 at Allegiant Stadium.

Where will the Raw and SmackDown episodes take place?

The Friday, April 17 episode of SmackDown and the Monday, April 20 episode of Raw will both emanate from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

When do tickets for the Raw and SmackDown tapings go on sale?

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 13, at 1 p.m. Eastern time, with a pre-sale beginning on Wednesday, February 11.

As WrestleMania 42 approaches, what storylines are you most anticipating seeing unfold in the coming weeks?