WWE WrestleMania is the longest-running and most prestigious annual event in professional wrestling history. First held on March 31, 1985 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, WrestleMania was the brainchild of WWE founder Vince McMahon and quickly became the defining event of the sports entertainment calendar. Over four decades, it has grown from a single-night show into a multi-day global spectacle known as WrestleMania Week.
Known as "The Grandest Stage of Them All" and "The Showcase of the Immortals," WrestleMania has hosted some of the most iconic moments in wrestling history. From Hulk Hogan's slam of Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III to Steve Austin's rise, The Undertaker's legendary undefeated streak, and John Cena's countless title defenses, WrestleMania defines WWE's biggest stories and crowning achievements each year.
WrestleMania has showcased nearly every major name in wrestling history including Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, The Undertaker, John Cena, Bret Hart, Randy Savage, Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes. The event has also featured celebrity appearances and mainstream crossover moments that extend its reach far beyond traditional wrestling audiences.
WrestleMania 42 returns to Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium on April 18 and 19, 2026. Following the record-breaking success of WrestleMania 41, which drew 124,693 fans over two nights and generated the largest gate in pro wrestling history, WrestleMania 42 marks the third time Las Vegas has hosted the event and the second consecutive year at Allegiant Stadium.