When and Where Is the Royal Rumble 2026?
The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble is scheduled for Saturday, January 31 at 10 pm AST in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The broadcast times are 2 pm ET / 11 am PT in the United States, 7 pm GMT in the United Kingdom, and 6 am AEDT on Sunday in Australia.
How to Watch in the United States
U.S. viewers can stream the event at no extra cost with a free‑trial of YouTube TV that includes ESPN channels, or by subscribing to ESPN Unlimited.
- Free trial: 5‑day YouTube TV trial (includes ESPN Unlimited).
- ESPN Unlimited subscription: $29.99 / month (or $299.99 / year) – gives access to ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu and all WWE Premium Live Events.
How to Watch Outside the United States
International audiences can watch the Royal Rumble on Netflix, which holds the global rights for the 2026 event. Netflix is available in Canada, the UK, Australia and most other regions.
- Netflix subscription required – no free trial is offered for this event.
- Content library includes a large back‑catalog of past WWE shows.
Using a VPN for Unrestricted Access
If you encounter geo‑blocks, a reputable VPN such as NordVPN can mask your location and let you connect to either ESPN Unlimited (for U.S. streams) or Netflix (for international streams).
- Choose a server located in the United States to access ESPN Unlimited.
- Choose a server in a Netflix‑supported country to watch the event there.
Key Matchups and Participants
The card features a mix of established stars and rising talent. Confirmed participants include:
- Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Gunther, Rey Mysterio, Jey Uso, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Oba Femi (men).
- IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Bayley, Asuka, Lyra Valkyria, Kairi Sane (women).
One of the night’s biggest storylines is AJ Styles’ potential retirement – if he loses his match, he will step away from the ring for good.
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