WrestleMania is the biggest event in all of professional wrestling. First held in 1985, the event has since been held annually during the first week of April or the last week of March. It is known as the Super Bowl of Sports Entertainment. While WWE runs all year long, the event is considered to be the end of a season by many.
Up until 2020, the show was the greatest night of professional wrestling. However, since that year, it has no longer been just one night. Since WrestleMania 36, the event has been split into two nights known as WrestleMania Night One and Night Two, or sometimes WrestleMania Saturday and WrestleMania Sunday.
How many nights is WrestleMania?
WrestleMania is a two-night event and will take place on April 19th and 20th, 2025. There is more than just one simple reason why WrestleMania is now held across two nights. The first two-night WrestleMania was held in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced every sporting event to shut down. However, WWE had continued its programming and worked behind closed doors without a crowd.
Due to the pandemic, they had to change many plans for the event. WWE claimed the event was “too big for one night” and stretched out the matches across two nights to better use creativity to fill in for the lack of a roster.
Another reason is that WrestleMania 35 was criticized for being too long, clocking in at over seven hours. A two-night event allows WWE to spread out the matches and give each one more time. This can improve the overall quality of the event and give fans more value for their money.
Lastly, a two-night event allows WWE potential financial benefit. They can sell tickets to two separate events, and they can also charge more for premium seating and merchandise.
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How long does WrestleMania last?
Traditionally, WrestleMania has been a five to six-hour event, including the pre-show. However, WrestleMania 35 had a stacked card and went over seven hours, which caused a lot of fatigue to the fans in the crowd. This prompted WWE to split the two nights. Now, each night, clocks in around four hours.
How many hours is WrestleMania each night?
WrestleMania is about four hours on each night. This brings the total runtime to about eight hours, which is significantly longer than any single-night event WWE has ever organized.
The WrestleMania Weekend
WrestleMania RAW
The go-home episode of Monday Night RAW is now known as WrestleMania RAW. It is the last episode of RAW before WrestleMania takes place.
WrestleMania SmackDown
The go-home episode of Friday Night SmackDown is now known as WrestleMania SmackDown. It is the last episode of RAW before WrestleMania takes place. Some fans even consider this to be the pre-show for WrestleMania. The event is also home to the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, which was originally held at WrestleMania. It is scheduled for T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, on Friday, April 18, 2025.
NXT Stand and Deliver
On the evening of WWE WrestleMania Night One, WWE organizes the premier event of its developmental brand NXT. Stand and Deliver takes place during the WrestleMania weekend and is considered the WrestleMania of NXT. T-Mobile Arena is the venue, and the date is Saturday, April 19, for the event.
WWE Hall of Fame
WWE honors its greatest talents by inducting them into the WWE Hall of Fame. An annual ceremony is organised and is attended by its past and current talents. This ceremony takes place during the WrestleMania weekend and is scheduled for April 18, 2025 for this year at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
WrestleMania Night One
The first night of WrestleMania takes place on Saturday, April 19, and this is where the real action begins.
WrestleMania Night Two
WrestleMania Night Two is the final night of the two-night extravaganza. It will take place on 20th April 2025.
WWE Slammy Awards
WWE Slammy Awards are the Oscars of WWE. It generally takes place in December of each year. However, for the 2024 edition, it was brought to the WrestleMania weekend and will take place at WWE World. The event will take place on Sunday, April 20, on WWE's social media platforms.
RAW after WrestleMania
RAW after WrestleMania is where the next chapter of WWE begins. It is where most of the storylines are finally buried, and wrestlers move on to their next feuds. After the Royal Rumble, many fans consider RAW after WrestleMania to be the goldmine of returns of their favorite wrestlers. Monday Night Raw is scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2025.
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The After Dark Event
WWE and Medium Rare are teaming up to present the first-ever WrestleMania After Dark at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the official host hotel for WrestleMania 41. The event, which will take place at LIV and LIV Beach from April 17 to 20, will feature live music, appearances by WWE Superstars, and interactive fan experiences. Tickets start at $49.99, with Weekend Combo Passes available from $199.99, along with VIP options for an enhanced experience.
| Date | Event |
| Thursday, April 17 | Welcome Dinner (8:00 pm-10:30 pm) and Launch Party (10:30 pm-4:00 am), appearances of Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, and Rey Mysterio, Valentino Khan and DJ IRIE performances, Welcome Dinner by Komodo |
| Friday, April 18 | WrestleMania After Dark Hall of Fame Party (10:30 pm to 4:00 am), appearances of Bron Breakker and Liv Morgan, Metro Boomin and DJ IRIE performances |
| Saturday, April 19 | WrestleMania After Dark at LIV (10:30 pm to 4:00 am), appearances of Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso, Machine Gun Kelly and DJ IRIE performances |
| Sunday, April 20 | Gronk Beach at LIV Beach (10:30 pm to 4:00 am), appearances of Rob Gronkowski, Damian Priest, Tiffany Stratton, performances of Flo Rida, Valentino Khan, and DJ Irie |
FAQs
A. Yes, WrestleMania is scheduled for April 19 and 20, 2025.
A. WrestleMania lasts two days.
A. WrestleMania 2025 is WrestleMania 41.
A. WrestleMania is 41 years old as of March 2025, started in 1985.
A.
