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where can i watch the royal rumble 2026

You can watch the WWE Royal Rumble 2026 mainly on ESPN in the US and on Netflix in most other countries, with a few regional exceptions.

Where to watch Royal Rumble 2026

  • United States :
    • Live on ESPN’s direct-to-consumer streaming service (ESPN Unlimited; access via the ESPN app and streaming hub).
* Coverage starts around noon ET with the main show at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
  • Most international markets (outside the US):
    • Live on Netflix in a large list of countries (including the UK, much of Europe, parts of Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America).
* In Saudi Arabia (where the event takes place), it is also carried via Netflix.
  • Specific regional services :
    • Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland: WWE Network remains the platform for the event.
* Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport is listed as the broadcaster/streaming partner.

* Japan: Abema carries the live stream.

Quick location & time snapshot

  • Venue: Temporary outdoor stadium in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026.
  • Start time (main show): 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT / 7 p.m. GMT (early morning in parts of Asia-Pacific).

Simple viewing checklist

  1. Check your country:
    • If you are in the US, make sure you have an active ESPN streaming plan (often called ESPN Unlimited for live PLEs) and install the ESPN app on your device.
 * If you are outside the US, first try Netflix; many territories now carry WWE premium live events there.
  1. Confirm your local start time:
    • Convert from 2 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. GMT to your local time zone so you don’t miss the opening matches.
  1. Use only official streams:
    • WWE and partner platforms warn against unofficial streams because of quality issues and copyright problems; official ESPN/Netflix/WWE Network/regionals give stable HD coverage.

Mini forum-style note

“If you’re in the US, just grab ESPN’s streaming plan; if you’re anywhere else, try Netflix first, then check if your country still uses WWE Network or a sports channel like SuperSport or Abema.”

TL;DR :

  • US: Watch Royal Rumble 2026 live on ESPN’s streaming service via the ESPN app.
  • Most other countries: Watch it live on Netflix; some regions still use WWE Network, SuperSport, or Abema.

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