John Cena has headlined WrestleMania many times in the past, but it will be a much different experience when he faces Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WWE’s signature event later this month.
For one, Cena, who turns 48 on April 23, is in the midst of a retirement tour as he cements his legacy as one of the greatest stars WWE has ever produced. For another, he will be competing at WrestleMania 41 as a heel, the wrestling term for a villain. He shocked wrestling fans when he turned heel at the Elimination Chamber event on March 1 by attacking Rhodes and aligning himself with another bad guy and wrestler turned actor, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Cena will challenge for the Undisputed WWE Championship on the second night of WrestleMania 41, which will be held Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, in Las Vegas. Rhodes’ defense of his title comes a little more than a year after he captured it in an emotional main event over Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
Here’s what to know about WrestleMania 41, including the other matches on the card and how to watch the event live.
When is WrestleMania 41?
WrestleMania 41, a two-night event, is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20.
What is the start time for WrestleMania 41?
The start time for WrestleMania 41 is 7 p.m. ET on both nights.
Where is WrestleMania 41?
WrestleMania 41 will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the home of the NFL’s Raiders.
How can I watch WrestleMania 41?
WrestleMania 41 will stream exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally. (Peacock is owned by TODAY.com’s parent company, NBCUniversal.)
Which matches are on the card for WrestleMania 41?
The championship match between Rhodes and Cena will headline the second night of WrestleMania 41. WWE has also announced that a triple threat match between Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and CM Punk will serve as the main event of Night 1.
Here’s a rundown of matches WWE is advertising for WrestleMania weekend:
- Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena
- Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins in a triple threat match
- Women’s World Champion Iyo Sky vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley
- World Heavyweight Champion Gunther vs. Jey Uso
- WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair
- AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul
- Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker vs. Penta vs. Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio
- United States Champion LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu
- Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano
- Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
Are WrestleMania 41 tickets still available?
As of this writing, individual tickets are still available for purchase on Ticketmaster’s website. The cheapest standard ticket for Saturday night will cost you about $180, while Sunday night will run you at least $200.
A two-day combo ticket that allows entry for both nights is listed at prices starting at $700.
