The 39th annual WWE Royal Rumble, scheduled for Saturday, 31 January 2026, is a landmark event in the WWE history as it marks the first time when traditional Royal Rumble will take place outside of North America.
One of WWE’s biggest events is coming to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A temporary outdoor stadium custom-built in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) will host the event. The main card begins at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT.
Notable confirmed participants for the Men’s Royal Rumble include Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Brock Lesnar, Gunther, Jey Uso, and Bron Breakker. For the Women’s Royal Rumble, confirmed entrants include Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, Iyo Sky, Liv Morgan, Charlotte Flair, and Jordynne Grace.
Rumors suggest potential surprise appearances by Chris Jericho, AJ Lee, and a returning Bianca Belair.
How to watch WWE Royal Rumble 2026
In a major shift, the event is not on Peacock. It will exclusively be broadcast on the ESPN App via the ESPN Unlimited plan. However, you can also watch through Disney+ if you have the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle.
Moreover, subscribers of FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Spectrum can sign in with their credentials if their plan includes ESPN Unlimited.
The event is also available live on Netflix in most international markets, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and India.
