Ladies and gentlemen, let’s get ready to rumbleeee!
The Kingdom has been on a roll this past three years and welcomed some of the biggest names in sports. Be it legendary tennis royalty Rafael Nadal for the Six Kings Slam or boxing superstars Tyson Fury and Artur Beterbiev, Saudi fans have been delighted at every turn.
Now Saudi Arabia is preparing to welcome the massively popular WWE Royal Rumble for the first time.
Part of a ten-year entertainment contract between WWE and Saudi, the adrenaline-fueled event will be taking over Riyadh next year.
What’s more, this is the first time it is ever being held outside of North America.
So, grab your John Cena jorts and sweatbands. Here is everything to know about the premium live event happening in Riyadh next year.
WWE Royal Rumble 2026

Since 1988, the Royal Rumble has been a yearly professional wrestling event. Instead of starting in the ring simultaneously, the competitors enter at predetermined times in this modified battle royal. Along with WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Money in the Bank, it is one of the “Big Five” events that WWE hosts each year.
The main event of the yearly event is usually the Royal Rumble match. The 2018 event, which was the first to feature two Rumble bouts on one bill, featured a women’s Royal Rumble battle as the main event, despite the fact that it was initially exclusively for men. It is now standard to have both men and women events.
WWE Royal Rumble location
As mentioned earlier the historic event will be held in the Saudi capital however an exact location has not yet been confirmed.
WWE Royal Rumble dates

Your favorite WWE superstars will take over Riyadh once more in January 2026.
WWE Royal Rumble tickets
Tickets for the royal rumble will drop closer to the date. Keep checking the space to learn more.
Wrestling and Riyadh

Riyadh is no stranger to wrestling. The city gets lit up by some of the biggest names in the industry multiple times every year. Mostly part of the Riyadh Season celebrations, Riyadh has hosted iconic events like the WWE Crown Jewel as well as the first-ever Monday Night RAW event in Saudi Arabia. In addition to the exciting bouts, the city is also home to the WWE Experience, an interactive museum paying homage to the sport.
Jan 2026. Riyadh, @turkialalshik / wwe.com.