WrestleMania 42 Set to Stream Live on Netflix Internationally

WWE’s WrestleMania 42, the organization’s premier annual event, will be streamed live on Netflix internationally on April 18 and 19, 2026. In the United States, the event will be available on ESPN. This marks a significant expansion of the partnership between WWE and Netflix, bringing premium live events to a wider global audience.

Expanding WWE’s Global Reach with Netflix

The collaboration will begin in earnest with WrestleMania 42, featuring top Superstars such as CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Rhea Ripley . Future premium live events, including SummerSlam and Money in the Bank, will likewise be available on Netflix internationally. The May 31 Clash in Italy will be of particular interest to European fans due to its convenient time zone.

WWE Network Sunset and Content Migration

As part of this expanded partnership, the WWE Network will be discontinued. WWE has already informed customers that they must migrate to Netflix to continue accessing WWE content . The initial Netflix-WWE agreement, which began in January 2024, saw Netflix broadcasting Monday Night Raw in numerous territories, including the US and UK, as well as Friday Night SmackDown and NXT outside of the domestic market.

Netflix’s Growing Sports Portfolio

This expansion reflects Netflix’s increasing investment in live sports coverage. The streaming giant recently achieved record viewership with its Christmas Day NFL game between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, drawing an average of 27.5 million viewers in the US .

Broadcast Details and Availability

WrestleMania 42 will stream live on Netflix internationally on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT on ESPN in the United States and Netflix everywhere else . German-language commentary will also be available on Netflix.

Flagship Programming Remains with Linear Partners

WWE’s flagship weekly programming, Raw, SmackDown, and NXT, will continue to be broadcast on BILD and ProSieben MAXX, with Netflix focusing solely on premium live events that were previously available on the WWE Network.