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Pat McAfee’s teased surprise on Friday Night SmackDown turned out to be a ticket discount for WrestleMania 42 — and the promotion did see a measurable bump in sales afterward. New numbers from ticket trackers show modest gains, but many seats at Allegiant Stadium remain unsold as the event approaches.
What McAfee announced and the immediate effect
On the Apr. 10 SmackDown broadcast, McAfee revealed a limited discount for WrestleMania 42 Night 1. The deal was tied to a sponsor and applied only to the Saturday card.
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The discount produced a short-term uptick in purchases. According to independent trackers, sales rose over the next three days.
Latest ticket snapshot for both nights
WrestleTix and third‑party trackers published updated counts showing how many tickets remain and how many have been distributed.
- Stadium setup: 45,767 seats available per night in the current configuration.
- Night 1 (Saturday, Apr. 18): 40,610 tickets distributed; 3,850 single‑day tickets still listed as available.
- Night 2 (Sunday, Apr. 19): 42,769 tickets distributed; 1,691 single‑day tickets and 1,307 combo tickets remain.
- Recent movement: Night 1 grew by about 1,265 tickets since the prior update. Night 2 increased by roughly 1,452.
How those numbers are tracked
Independent services monitor listings across official outlets and resale platforms. They publish snapshots every few days to show trends.
Comparing WrestleMania 42 to last year
By the same measure, WrestleMania 41 filled more seats across two nights at the same venue.
- WrestleMania 41 total attendance: 118,641 across both nights.
- Night 1 (2025): 58,538 in attendance.
- Night 2 (2025): 60,103 in attendance.
Those figures put the current counts for WrestleMania 42 well below last year’s turnout.
WWE’s promotional playbook to sell more seats
WWE has used multiple strategies to try to drive ticket purchases.
- Bringing back top names and surprise appearances.
- Featuring music and social media celebrities during the build.
- Offering targeted discounts and sponsor promotions.
- Emphasizing marquee matches, like Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes for Night 1.
Despite these efforts, demand has not matched the previous year’s levels.
What still matters before showtime at Allegiant Stadium
The venue will seat 45,767 per night under the current configuration. With a few days to go, thousands of seats are still listed for sale.
- Key dates: Night 1 on Apr. 18, Night 2 on Apr. 19.
- Remaining options: Single‑day and combo tickets remain on the market.
- Potential last‑minute boosts: Further promos, talent announcements, or special offers could move more inventory.
