The Road to WrestleMania is almost over.
On Sunday, the biggest names in the WWE will meet at the biggest sports entertainment event of the year.
For over three decades, WrestleMania has defined what professional wrestling is all about, and for many, it's the best part of the entire year.
It is the Super Bowl of the WWE — for millions of people around the world, it's the reason to watch pro wrestling. In fact, the entire WWE year builds up to this one night. Thankfully, the moment is almost upon us.
Watching WrestleMania used to be relatively simple, but nowadays, there are so many different ways to watch that it can get confusing.
Whether it's your first time watching, or you've been a WrestleMania fan since the beginning, this guide will show you exactly where, when and how to watch the big event.
Date: Sunday, March 29
Time: 7 p.m. - 11.p.m. EDT
As with all pay-per-views, WrestleMania will be held on Sunday. However, the scheduling is a bit different than most other events: WrestleMania technically begins at 5 p.m. EDT, thanks to a two-hour preshow — then, at 7 p.m., the show itself begins and will run for roughly four hours. So, not only does it start an hour earlier than usual, but it runs for an hour longer than other PPVs — make sure to plan your party in advance.
WrestleMania Main Show
Starts at: 7 p.m. EDT
When it comes to watching the main show, there are two different options: traditional pay-per-view via cable provider or the WWE Network. Traditional pay-per-view costs will vary depending on your specific provider and any HD options, but expect to pay the standard $59 regardless of carrier. It's also a very basic package: you'll get one viewing of WrestleMania, and that's it. While the traditional PPV set up may be the most convenient option for some, it's far from the most cost-effective.
That's where the WWE Network comes in. Originally, the network came with a six-month commitment — you were still paying $9.99 a month, but you were locked in for at least six months. That commitment no longer exists, so it's entirely possible to buy a single month's subscription, watch WrestleMania and cancel immediately afterward. Granted, the network is a great value for those who want access to the WWE's PPVs year-round, but for those looking at WrestleMania and nothing else, it's easily the cheapest option.
Better yet, the WWE Network works on just about everything: you can watch it on both Xbox consoles, both PlayStation consoles, Apple TV, Roku, smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV and most tablets. All you have to do is download the WWE app and sign in — once that's done, you're set to go. For a full list of every device the WWE Network is available on, you can head over to the WWE's official information page.
WrestleMania is the Show of Shows, but that doesn't meant anyone wants to sift through a bunch of different options just to find out how to watch it. With our guide, you'll know where to go — just sit back, relax and watch men and women beat the tar out of each other. If you're looking to sign up for the WWE Network, head on over to the official site.
Final Card
Here is the final list of matches for Sunday's WrestleMania:
WWE World Heavyweight Title Match:
- Brock Lesnar (c) with Paul Heyman vs. Roman Reigns
WWE United States Title Match:
- Rusev (c) vs. John Cena
Ladder Match for the WWE Intercontinental Title:
- Dolph Ziggler vs. R-Truth vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper vs. Stardust vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Bad News Barrett (c)
- Sting vs. Triple H
- AJ Lee and Paige vs. The Bella Twins
- Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton
- Bray Wyatt vs. The Undertaker
Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal (To Air During Pre-Show):
- Konnor, Viktor, Kane, Big Show, Darren Young, Titus O'Neil, Jack Swagger, The Miz, Ryback, Curtis Axel, Fandango, Adam Rose, Zack Ryder, Erick Rowan, Sin Cara, Damien Sandow, Goldust, Mark Henry, Heath Slater, Hideo Itami
Fatal 4 Way For WWE Tag Team Titles (To Air During Pre-Show):
- The Usos vs. Los Matadores vs. Big E and Kofi Kingston vs. Cesaro and Tyson Kidd
If you want to see what we think about each match, the fighters involved and who we think will win, you can take a look at our WrestleMania predictions list.
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