With WrestleMania right around the corner, the Royal Rumble will determine who will headline the event.
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Here’s how you can watch Royal Rumble, including streaming options, start time, full card, and more.
WWE Royal Rumble 2026 start time
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Date: Saturday January 31
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Time: 2 pm Eastern Time | 11 a.m. Pacific Time
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Location: King Abdullah Financial District – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Royal Rumble event will take place in Saudi Arabia on January 31. The event begins at 2 pm ET.
Where to watch WWE Royal Rumble 2026
Wrestling fans can watch Royal Rumble 2026 and all WWE PLEs on the new ESPN app.
Coverage begins at noon ET on the ESPN app and the official streaming hub for fans with an ESPN Unlimited plan.
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WWE Royal Rumble 2026 fight card
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Women’s Royal Rumble match
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Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Sami Zayn for the WWE Undisputed Championship
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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 in the ring in both Rumble matches will have a chance to win a championship at WrestleMania.
Will people like Bronn Breakker, Gunther, Sami Zayn or Roman Reigns win the men’s match? What about Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan or Becky Lynch for women?
Speaking of Gunther, after ending John Cena’s career, he seeks to do the same with AJ Styles.
Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre looks to become WrestleMania World Champion when he defends the WWE Undisputed Championship against Sami Zayn.