LAS VEGAS — The stage is set for WrestleMania 42.Wrestling is the main focus of WWE's major event, but right next to it is the presentation, and that's where the stage comes in. With WrestleMania in football stadiums, it allows WWE to put on a grand design that adds to the prestige of it all. A stunning design adds to the epic entrances featured in the two-day extravaganza, helping them become iconic relics that will be long be remembered.Construction crews didn't have a lot of time to put this year's stage together, getting roughly just a week to put it up before the show.

The limited time was no problem as WWE was able to get the stage together one day before WrestleMania began, allowing fans to take an early look.WrestleMania 42 predictions night one: Does Randy Orton win WWE title?WrestleMania 42 predictions night two: Roman Reigns or CM Punk?WrestleMania 42 stage revealHere is what the stage looks like for WrestleMania 42, unveiled on April 17.The #WrestleMania 42 set unveiled. (via @thechrisdenker) pic.twitter.com/Ftk8gNmfo3— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) April 17, 2026WrestleMania 42 stage detailsThis year's stage is noticeably not as grand as it was at WrestleMania 41, when it featured a hotel-like design to pay homage to Las Vegas.This year's setup takes inspiration from the WrestleMania 42 Night 1 theme, which features a post-apocalyptic branding.It has two stands set up to the side of where the stars will emerge from. One new addition is the massive screen behind the stage.

USA TODAY Sports can confirm what the stage looks like after seeing it tested inside Allegiant Stadium earlier in the day, and a new addition are seats pressed against the set, the closest people will be allowed to sit.It's unknown if there will be any changes for the event's second night, which has been presented as a futuristic theme.When is WrestleMania 42?WrestleMania 42 is on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 . It will begin at 6 p.m. ET each night. The main show will be streamed live on ESPN Unlimited.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WrestleMania 42 stage revealed, see how WWE set up event