WWE Royal Rumble: When It Starts & How To Watch Live

Everything we know about WWE Royal Rumble, from streaming details to what to expect on January 31

Ready for surprise entrances, earth-shattering eliminations, and 30 Superstars competing for a World Title Match at WrestleMania? WWE Royal Rumble heads to King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, January 31. This landmark event marks WWE’s first Royal Rumble held outside North America. Tune in live at 2pm ET / 11am PT on ESPN Unlimited, included with the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle.* Learn more and discover how to watch below.

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What is the WWE Royal Rumble?

This Premium Live Event includes two can’t-miss Royal Rumble Matches, AJ Styles putting his career on the line against Gunther, and Drew McIntyre defending the Undisputed WWE Title. The Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble Matches will each feature 30 Superstars competing for a World Title Match at WrestleMania. Two Superstars start each Royal Rumble Match, and a new entrant joins the bout at equally timed intervals. Elimination occurs when a Superstar is thrown over the top rope and both feet hit the floor. The last Superstar standing wins a championship opportunity at WrestleMania 42.

Which Superstars will you see in the Royal Rumble Matches?

Royal Rumble Matches are renowned for surprises and iconic moments, and this year’s iterations will be no different. Still, the WWE Universe can expect major star power, with Superstars such as Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Bron Breakker, Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Jey Uso and Tiffany Stratton possibly in the mix.

Where can you watch the WWE Royal Rumble live stream?

You can stream the Royal Rumble live on the ESPN app for ESPN Unlimited subscribers and on Disney+ with a Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle.*

When does the WWE Royal Rumble start?

The event starts on Saturday, January 31, at 2pm ET / 11am PT in the United States.

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Why is the WWE Royal Rumble such a major event?

Royal Rumble kicks off WWE’s Road to WrestleMania, and the winners of the two titular matches will earn World Championship Matches at WrestleMania 42. The unpredictable nature of Royal Rumble Matches, which each feature 30 Superstars, has made this Premium Live Event a can’t-miss extravaganza for nearly 40 years.

What subscription do you need to stream WWE Royal Rumble?

You’ll need ESPN Unlimited or a Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle* to stream all WWE Premium Live Events.

Will the WWE Royal Rumble live stream be available after it ends?

Yes. ESPN posts an on-demand replay shortly after the event ends. Available to stream on Disney+ with a Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle.*

Matchups We Know So Far For WWE Royal Rumble 2026

Men’s Royal Rumble Match

The unpredictable 30-Superstar bout determines which competitor earns a World Championship Match at WrestleMania 42.

Women’s Royal Rumble Match

The 30-Superstar collision decides which Superstar will compete for a World Title at WrestleMania 42.

AJ Styles vs. Gunther

Two-time WWE Champion AJ Styles puts his career on the line in a must-see rematch against the dominant Gunther.

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