WrestleMania 42 Night 1: Gates Open at Allegiant Stadium as Thousands Descend on South Strip

LAS VEGAS, NV — The “Showcase of the Immortals” has officially arrived in Southern Nevada. Gates at Allegiant Stadium opened at 2:30 p.m. PDT today, marking the start of a massive two-night residency for WrestleMania 42.

Night 1 Preview: Rhodes vs. Orton

The main event for tonight’s card features Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against his former mentor and 14-time world champion, Randy Orton.

Other marquee matches scheduled for this afternoon and evening include:

Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan.
Women’s Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch.
Grudge Match: Seth Rollins vs. “The Ring General” Gunther.
Six-Man Tag Team: The Usos and LA Knight vs. Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and iShowSpeed.

Traffic and Public Safety Alert

The RTC of Southern Nevada and LVMPD are warning of extreme congestion in the Resort Corridor through the evening:

Gridlock Hotspots: Significant delays are reported on I-15 South at the Russell Road and Hacienda Avenue exits.
Road Closures: South Main Street has recently reopened following a tactical barricade resolution earlier today, but traffic remains heavy near the Arts District.
Security: Metro has deployed a high-visibility detail across the stadium district and the Las Vegas Strip to manage the influx of over 70,000 fans attending tonight’s show.

Sports: Golden Knights Playoff Schedule

While WrestleMania dominates the stadium, the Vegas Golden Knights are finalizing preparations at City National Arena. The team is officially set to host the Utah Mammoth for Game 1 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs tomorrow, Sunday, April 19, at 7 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena.

Sources: WWE Official, RTC Southern Nevada, LVMPD News Press Bureau, Las Vegas Review-Journal