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King-slayer Gunther has already sent John Cena and Bill Goldberg into retirement, and he could steal the show at WWE Royal Rumble 2026 by adding another storied name to that list: AJ Styles. The Phenomenal one was going to call time on his career in 2026 anyway, but the Ring General has made it his personal mission to deny him a farewell tour. If AJ loses their bout, he steps away from the squared circle for good.
This is the first edition of Royal Rumble to take place outside North America, a decision that's provoked widespread criticism, which seems a little rich at this moment in time. It will take place at a purpose-built outdoor arena in the King Abdullah Financial District – an arena that will be torn down immediately after Royal Rumble's conclusion – and, as ever, the men's and women's 30-person Royal Rumble matches will serve as the main event.
Here's where to watch WWE Royal Rumble live streams online from anywhere (and even for free). Scroll down for the full Royal Rumble: Riyadh card.
Can I watch WWE Royal Rumble 2026 for free?
Yes. US viewers will be able stream Royal Rumble 2026 at no cost thanks to a free trial from YouTube TV (5-day free trial) with ESPN channels and ESPN Unlimited coming included in their package.
Unfortunately, international viewers have no such option with Netflix no longer offering trial periods.
Those outside of the US on vacation or business should use a VPN to access their free trial on YouTube TV — more on that below.
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View DealHow 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 an ESPN Unlimited subscription.
This is the third WWE Premium Live Event to go out on the newly revamped ESPN app following Survivor Series last November. You'll need its Unlimited tier – subscriptions cost $29.99 for a rolling monthly plan.
ESPN free trial for WWE? No but you can watch ESPN with a YouTube TV free trial
Alternatively, you'll also pay $29.99 per month if you commit to a whole year of ESPN, but you'll get access to Disney+ and Hulu.
An ESPN Unlimited subscription includes coverage of all WWE Premium Live Events, NFL, NHL, NBA, soccer from Spain and Germany, ESPN Originals, 30 for 30s and more.
Outside the US for Royal Rumble: Riyadh? Use NordVPN to access your ESPN Unlimited streams.
How to watch WWE Royal Rumble 2026 live streams in the Rest of the World
Netflix is showing WWE Royal Rumble 2026 outside the US, including in Canada, the UK and Australia.
A subscription to Netflix 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, for something fresh, discover the best new Netflix movies with our dedicated guide.
Use NordVPN to watch Netflix wherever you are in the world if you find your WWE access blocked.
WWE Royal Rumble 2026 card and preview
- Men’s Royal Rumble Match
- Women’s Royal Rumble Match
- Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn – Singles match for WWE Championship
- AJ Styles vs Gunther
Who are the 2026 Royal Rumble Match superstars?
The vast majority of the entries are still under wraps at the time of 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.
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 Perez, Raquel Rodriguez, Bayley, Asuka, Lyra Valkyria, Kairi Sane
Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn preview
Sami Zayn is one win from realizing his dream of becoming a world champion. However, he's faced undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre 12 times previously – and lost every single time. The Canadian fan-favorite earned his shot by toppling Randy Orton, Damian Priest and Trick Williams, but the Scottish Warrior won't be taking his first title defense lightly.
What time does WWE Royal Rumble 2026 start?
WWE Royal Rumble 2026 is taking place at 10pm AST local time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, January 31.
That's 2pm ET / 11am PT in the US, 7pm GMT in the UK, and 6am AEDT on 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 via your phone's browser. For example, ESPN in the US and Netflix everywhere else.
You can also stay up-to-date with all key moments from the WWE on its official social media channels on X/Twitter (@WWE), Instagram (@wwe), Facebook (WWE) TikTok (wwe) and YouTube (@WWE).
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