Gunther, the kingslayer, has already retired John Cena and Bill Goldberg, and could steal the show at WWE Royal Rumble 2026 by adding another historic name to that list: AJ Styles. The Phenomenal was going to end his career in 2026 anyway, but the General of the Ring has made it his personal mission to deny him a farewell tour. If AJ loses his fight, he walks away from the ring forever.
This is the first edition of the Royal Rumble to take place outside of North America, a decision that has sparked widespread criticism, which seems a bit rich at the moment. It will be held in a purpose-built open-air stadium in the King Abdullah Financial District, a stadium that will be torn down immediately following the conclusion of the Royal Rumble, and, as always, the men’s and women’s 30-person Royal Rumble matches will serve as the main event.
This is where to watch WWE Royal Rumble live streams online from anywhere. Scroll down to see the full Royal Rumble: Riyadh card.
Can I watch WWE Royal Rumble 2026 for free?
Yeah. American viewers will be able to stream Royal Rumble 2026 for free thanks to a free trial of YouTube TV (5-day free trial) with ESPN and ESPN Unlimited channels included in your package.
Unfortunately, international viewers don’t have that option as Netflix no longer offers trial periods.
Those outside the US on vacation or business must use a vpn to access your free trial at youtube television – more on that below.
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How to watch WWE Royal Rumble 2026 live streams in the US
In the US, WWE Royal Rumble 2026 is available to watch on the ESPN app with a Unlimited ESPN subscription.
This is the third WWE Premium Live event to be held at the recently renovated ESPN app after Survivor Series last November. You’ll need your Unlimited tier – subscriptions are $29.99 for an ongoing monthly plan.
Alternatively, you’ll also pay $29.99 per month if you commit to a full year, but you’ll have access to Disney+ and Hulu.
An ESPN Unlimited subscription includes coverage of all premium live events from WWE, NFL, NHL, NBA, Spanish and German soccer, ESPN Originals, 30 for 30 and more.
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How to watch WWE Royal Rumble 2026 live streams in the rest of the world
netflix is streaming WWE Royal Rumble 2026 outside of the US, including Canada, the UK, and Australia.
A Netflix subscription starts at CA$7.99 / £7.99 / AU$9.99 per month.
There’s a huge collection of past WWE shows to stream on the service, or if you’re looking for something new, discover the best new Netflix movies with our dedicated guide.
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WWE Royal Rumble 2026 card and preview
- Men’s Royal Rumble match
- Women’s Royal Rumble match
- Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn – Individual match for the WWE Championship
- AJ Styles vs. Gunther
Who are the superstars of the Royal Rumble Match 2026?
The vast majority of entries are still under wraps as of this writing, but confirmed Superstars include Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Gunther, Rey Mysterio, Jey Uso, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory and Oba Femi on the men’s side, and IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Bayley and Asuka on the women’s side.
Men’s Royal Rumble Superstars:
Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Gunther, Rey Mysterio, Penta, Dragon Lee, Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Bronson Reed, Je’Von Evans, Oba Femi
Women’s Royal Rumble Superstars:
IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Roxanne Pérez, Raquel Rodríguez, Bayley, Asuka, Lyra Valkyria, Kairi Sane
Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn preview
Sami Zayn is one victory away from realizing his dream of becoming world champion. However, he has faced WWE Undisputed Champion Drew McIntyre 12 times before, and lost every time. The Canadian fan favorite earned his shot by defeating Randy Orton, Damian Priest and Trick Williams, but the Scottish warrior won’t take his first title defense lightly.
What time does WWE Royal Rumble 2026 start?
WWE Royal Rumble 2026 will take place at 10 pm local time AST in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, January 31.
It’s 2pm ET / 11am PT in the US, 7pm GMT in the UK and 6am AEDT Sunday in Australia.
Can I watch WWE Royal Rumble 2026 on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through the browser on your phone. For example, ESPN in the US and Netflix in the rest of the world.
You can also stay up to date with all the key WWE moments on their official social media channels on X/Twitter (@WWE), Instagram (@wwe), Facebook (WWE), TikTok (wwe) and YouTube (@WWE).
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