Tickets are now on sale for the WWE Royal Rumble 2026, taking place for the first time in Saudi Arabia.
On January 31, 2026, the highly-anticipated wrestling showdown will bring a celebrity-packed lineup of WWE superstars to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh.
For the first time outside of North America, wrestlers will compete in the Middle East to secure their ticket to “The Grandest Stage of Them All.”
The thrilling Royal Rumble showdown features two 30-person over-the-top-rope matches, one for men and one for women. The winner of each earns a Championship opportunity at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
The event, backed by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and WWE, will come right after the WWE SmackDown, taking place at KAFD on January 30.
Back-to-back action, all heat, no breaks 😎
Feel the thrill in Riyadh with WWE Royal Rumble, taking place for the first time in Saudi Arabia, right after WWE SmackDown heats up the ring. Don’t miss it 🔥🗓️ 30-31 January
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As part of Riyadh Season‘s events, the WWE Royal Rumble promises a star-studded list of wrestlers. Although the official lineup has not been revealed, the poster shows some of the WWE big names.
These include Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Brock Lesnar, and CM Punk, as well as female superstars such as Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, Iyo Sky, and Liv Morgan.
Saudi Arabia has solidified its status as a key host for major sports and entertainment events. In the light of this, Riyadh has been selected to host WrestleMania 43 in 2027.
The Kingdom has also hosted several WWE premium events, such as Crown Jewel, SmackDown and RAW.
