WWE's Royal Rumble is almost here to pose a non-stop deluge of cheers, surprise comebacks, and a cacophony of bodies colliding into high-octane entertainment. The overseas season of Rumble feels like a new dimension in sports entertainment for the globe to witness. Every wrestling enthusiast must mark their calendar for one of the most thrilling events of the wrestling world.

Curious about when, where and to what extent of adrenaline rush the Royal Rumble will take you this year?

The 39th annual WWE Royal Rumble is set for Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). This marks the first time that the iconic event is completely held outside North America, thereby elevating both the scale and fascination towards it manifold.

The Premium Live Event, where the Stars fight in over-the-top-rope battle royal matches, and the winners receive title shots at WrestleMania 42, which is happening later in April. In the United States, fans can watch the event live on ESPN or through the ESPN App starting from 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT on January 31, 2026, which is set up to match Riyadh's local evening start with the time difference.

Most international viewers will watch the event on Netflix in various countries, such as Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Chile, Denmark, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Colombia, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Norway, Peru, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and many more.

Combining classic and modern-day allure of the wrestling ambition, the event has set itself up for high standards, as Netflix and ESPN are globally distributing more WWE content than ever. With the streaming titan now curating its WWE feed with special focus, its global partnership has expanded into major events like the Royal Rumble, with all the matches to be available on Netflix's platform. 

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Apart from the excitement surrounding streaming the majestic event, excitement builds around the big names associated with the Royal Rumble this year, gracing the land of Saudi Arabia with high-stakes matches.

Among the already confirmed WWE offerings are the Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches, each with 30 participants, who will be fighting for the title opportunities at WrestleMania. Additionally, there will also be a match to be unveiled against Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship, as well as AJ Styles vs Gunther, wherein if Styles loses, he must immediately retire.

The participants, who have been announced so far, are some of the biggest names in the industry, like Cody Rhodes, Roxanne Perez, Liv Morgan, Gunther, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, Randy Orton, Damian Priest, Sami Zayn, Trick Williams, and more, along with the possibility of more Superstars joining.

Due to the event taking place in Saudi Arabia, US viewers must tune in early afternoon, while local fans will be attending a late-night show on January 31, 2026, to watch it live. Tickets for the Riyadh event are being sold now on WWE's ticketing website and by authorized sellers. Whether watching from home or preparing to immerse in thunderous Saudi cheers live among the Riyadh audience, the WWE Royal Rumble 2026 event will offer several milestones in one package.

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