The road to WrestleMania officially begins with the Royal Rumble event. Going overseas, who will be the last man/woman standing?
Here’s how to watch WWE Royal Rumble 2026, including streaming options, start time, and more.
Where to watch WWE Royal Rumble 2026
Wrestling fans can watch Royal Rumble 2026 and every WWE PLE on the new ESPN app.
Coverage begins at noon ET in the ESPN App and in the official streaming hub for fans with an ESPN Unlimited plan.
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WWE Royal Rumble 2026 start time
- Date: Saturday, January 31
- Time: 2 p.m. ET | 11 a.m. PT
- Location: King Abdullah Financial Distric – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Royal Rumble event is in Saudi Arabia on January 31. The event starts at 2 p.m. ET.
WWE Royal Rumble 2026 fight card
- Men’s Royal Rumble match
- Women’s Royal Rumble match
- Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship
- AJ Styles vs. Gunther in a Career Threatening Match
The Royal Rumble features a men’s and women’s Rumble match with 30 participants in an over-the-top-rope challenge. The last person standing in the ring for both Rumble matches earns an opportunity at a championship at WrestleMania.
Last year, Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair won their Rumble matches. Who will win this year?
Also on the card, Gunther, in the Rumble match, faces AJ Styles. Gunther retired John Cena, and Styles took exception to that. In his last year in wrestling, Styles is putting his career on the line.
Can Gunther retire the multi-time champion early?
Drew McIntyre defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Sami Zayn.
