What time is WWE Royal Rumble 2026 on tonight? Live stream, full card for pro wrestling event in Saudi Arabia originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
With WrestleMania right around the corner, the Royal Rumble will determine who will headline the event.
Advertisement
Here’s how you can watch the Royal Rumble, including streaming options, start time, the full card, and more.
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.
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.
Now you can watch ESPN without cable. Stream live NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, college sports, plus SportsCenter, First Take, and all your favorite ESPN shows—anytime, anywhere—only in the new ESPN app.
Advertisement
WWE Royal Rumble 2026 fight card
-
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.
Will the likes of Bronn Breakker, Gunther, Sami Zayn, or Roman Reigns win the men’s match? What about Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, or Becky Lynch for the women?
Speaking of Gunther, after ending John Cena’s career, he looks to do the same to AJ Styles.
Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre looks to walk into WrestleMania world champion when he defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Sami Zayn.