The WWE Royal Rumble 2026 is happening today, January 31, 2026 , at the Riyadh Season Stadium (King Abdullah Financial District) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first Rumble held outside North America.

It's a massive kickoff to WrestleMania season, with two iconic 30-person-over- the-top-rope battles (Men's and Women's Royal Rumble) where winners earn title shots.

Event Schedule

Main card starts at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT (that's 9 p.m. GMT / 10 p.m. UK time, or later in Saudi local time). Preshow kicks off at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT with Royal Rumble Countdown on WWE.com, ESPN, YouTube, and TikTok for hype and analysis.

How to Watch (US Viewers)

Stream live on ESPN Unlimited (starts at $29.99/month)—your go-to for full PPV access, including ESPN+, ESPNews, and more networks.

  • Bundle option : Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited for $35.99/month (nearly 40% savings).
  • No cable? ESPN app works on smart TVs, phones, Fire Stick, Roku, etc.

Quick steps :

  1. Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited or the bundle via their sites/apps.
  2. Log in to the ESPN app or website.
  3. Hit play at showtime—preshow is free on YouTube/WWE channels for warm-up.

International Streaming

  • Netflix : Live in 30+ countries like UK, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Japan (via Abema there), and more (full list on Netflix Tudum).
  • WWE Network : Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland.
  • SuperSport : Sub-Saharan Africa.

Check local listings, as Peacock deal ended post-2025.

Match Card Highlights

Expect chaos with surprise entrants—here's the confirmed lineup so far:

Match| Details
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Men's Royal Rumble| 30 superstars, over-the-top eliminations 1
Women's Royal Rumble| 30 competitors, WrestleMania shot on the line 1
Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Sami Zayn| WWE Championship 1
Gunther vs. AJ Styles| Retirement match—no-holds-barred stakes! 1

Trending Buzz & Fan Picks

Fans are hyped on YouTube and forums: "Who wins Men's? Gunther comeback or CM Punk return?" Women's side has Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley favorites. Riyadh's massive stadium adds epic spectacle—first Saudi Rumble since record crowds.

"Tis' the season, folks! It's time to RUMBLE!" – YouTube creator Queen of the Ring

TL;DR : Fire up ESPN Unlimited at 2 p.m. ET for US; Netflix elsewhere. Don't miss preshow hype!

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