WWE Royal Rumble 2026: US, UK, Saudi Arabia, India, Japan, Brazil start timings, full match card, date, venue, how to watch, and more

WWE Royal Rumble 2026 is set to be one of the game-changing editions in the Premium Live Event's history. The show, for the first time, will take place outside the United States, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Moreover, it will feature two namesake Rumble matches, a blockbuster title bout, and a career-threatening match for AJ Styles. With the event approaching fast, here is a deep look at the start timings, full match, date, and other details for the show.

WWE Royal Rumble 2026 match card

• Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre- Singles match for the Undisputed WWE Championship
• AJ Styles vs. Gunther- If Styles loses, he will be forced to retire from WWE
• 30-Man Royal Rumble match- Winner gets a World title match at WrestleMania 42
• 30-Woman Royal Rumble match- Winner gets a Women's title match at WrestleMania 42

WWE Royal Rumble 2026 date and venue

The 2026 edition of the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event is set to take place on Saturday, January 31st, at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

How to watch and start timings for WWE Royal Rumble 2026?

WWE Royal Rumble will broadcast at different start times depending on the time zones. It will stream on ESPN for the domestic market and on Netflix for international markets. Apart from that, the event will stream on local channels in some countries.

Which superstars will return or debut at the Royal Rumble?

According to multiple rumors and reports, Chris Jericho is one of the top names for a surprise return at the Royal Rumble PLE. His AEW contract has reportedly expired and he himself has been teasing his WWE return for months. Apart from that, Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar have announced their return to compete in the Rumble match. NXT's Oba Femi and now RAW star Je'Von Evans will make their Rumble match debuts, and the match can also see some legends and other NXT prospects compete in the Rumble matches. With the high-stakes PLE set to take place in just a day, it can be expected to be one of the blockbuster editions for the PLE.

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