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.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.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. 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.Also read: WWE Royal Rumble 2026: All superstars confirmed for the men's Battle Royal match