History of WrestleMania 42 in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 22, 2025

WrestleMania 42 is a forthcoming two-night WWE professional wrestling event scheduled for April 2026. Originally slated for Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, the venue was changed in May 2025 to an unknown location. As the 42nd annual WrestleMania, it will be broadcast via pay-per-view and livestreaming, showcasing wrestlers from WWE's Raw and SmackDown brands.

1985: First WrestleMania Event

In 1985, the first WrestleMania event was held, marking WWE's first pay-per-view event.

February 2014: WWE Network Launch

In February 2014, WWE launched the WWE Network, making WrestleMania available via livestreaming for the first time.

2014: WrestleMania XXX held in New Orleans

In 2014, WrestleMania XXX was held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

2018: WrestleMania 34 held in New Orleans

In 2018, WrestleMania 34 was held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

2021: Mercedes-Benz Superdome Renamed

In 2021, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome was renamed to Caesars Superdome.

February 2025: WrestleMania 42 Announced for New Orleans

In February 2025, reports emerged that WrestleMania 42 would take place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. During the February 21 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson announced that WrestleMania 42 would be held at the Caesars Superdome on April 11 and 12, 2026.

May 2025: WrestleMania 42 Venue Change Announcement

In May 2025, it was announced that the venue for WrestleMania 42 was changed from Caesars Superdome to an unknown venue.

May 22, 2025: WrestleMania 42 Venue Change

On May 22, 2025, it was reported and confirmed by WWE that WrestleMania 42 would no longer take place in New Orleans, with a replacement not being announced. It was also announced that New Orleans would host a future WrestleMania edition, as well as the 2026 edition of Money in the Bank.

April 2026: WrestleMania 42 Event Date

April 2026 is the scheduled date for WrestleMania 42, a two-night professional wrestling event produced by WWE, featuring wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown brand divisions.