WWE Makes Big Change To WrestleMania 42 Set — Report

April 16, 2026

WWE is reportedly planning a notable redesign for the WrestleMania 42 stage, with a more immersive and fan-integrated setup.

According to PWInsider, the new stage design will include seating placed directly on the structure itself, creating a more interactive viewing experience. Fans will be seated directly on the stage. The new setup will now have seats on both sides, with an entrance aisle going down the center.”

The report also notes that the revamped set will include two large square columns flanking each side of the stage, designed to frame the entrances and enhance the overall visual presentation. As a result, the pyrotechnics will be moved behind the stage.

WWE WrestleMania 42 Saturday Card

WrestleMania 42 is set to take place live at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19.

The announced card is as follows:

The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory) and IShowSpeed (with Paul Heyman) vs. The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) and LA Knight
Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre – Unsanctioned Match
Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan – WWE Women’s World Title Match
AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch – WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title Match
The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) (c) vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria vs. The Bella Twins (Brie Bella and Nikki Bella) – WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match
Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (with Pat McAfee) – Undisputed WWE Title Match

WWE WrestleMania 42 Sunday Card

Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar
Penta (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rusev vs. Rey Mysterio – WWE Intercontinental Title Six-Pack Ladder Match
Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley – WWE Women’s Title Match
Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams – WWE United States Title Match
Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio
CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns – WWE World Title Match

WrestleZone will provide live coverage of WWE WrestleMania 42 across both nights.