WrestleMania 42 is here, and for the first time in the United States, ESPN is the streaming home of WWE’s biggest show of the year.
Here’s everything you need to know—price, free trial options, and how to stream both nights live without missing a moment.
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What Is ESPN Unlimited?
ESPN Unlimited is ESPN’s direct-to-consumer streaming service and the exclusive U.S. home for WWE Premium Live Events.
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That includes: WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, Money in the Bank, Survivor Series, and more.
If you want to watch WrestleMania 42 live in the U.S., this is the platform.
ESPN Unlimited Price
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To watch, you’ll need a subscription:
- $29.99/month (standalone plan)
- Bundles starting at $35.99/month (Disney+, Hulu + ESPN)
There’s no separate pay-per-view fee—WrestleMania is included with your subscription.
Is There a Free Trial?
Not directly—but there are still ways to watch for free.
ESPN Unlimited doesn’t consistently offer its own trial, but you can access it through partner services:
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DirecTV Stream — 5-day free trial
Renews at $48.99–$53.99/month MySports Pack: $44.99/month (2 months) → $64.99 -
FuboTV — 5-day free trial
Renews at $48.99–$53.99/month -
Hulu + Live TV — 3-day free trial
Renews at $89.99/month -
DraftKings — 1 free month of ESPN Unlimited
Requires $5 qualifying bet (new customers)
How to Watch WrestleMania 42 This Week
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Follow these steps:
1. Sign Up for ESPN Unlimited
Subscribe directly or through a bundle.
2. Download the ESPN App
Available on smart TVs, phones, tablets, and streaming devices.
3. Log In Early
- Start time: 6 p.m. ET (both nights)
- Pre-show begins 2 hours prior.
4. Start Streaming
The full event streams live on ESPN Unlimited.
The Bottom Line
To watch WrestleMania 42 live in the U.S., you’ll need ESPN Unlimited—or a free trial through a live TV provider.
Because ESPN is part of The Walt Disney Company, WrestleMania is also accessible through Disney+ and Hulu for subscribers with ESPN Unlimited included. Internationally, it streams on Netflix, depending on region.
Here’s Cody Rhodes explaining how to watch:
Get your subscription set up early so you’re ready when WrestleMania 42 goes live.
