Tickets Available: Pick Your Spot in Saudi Arabia’s First-Ever WWE Royal Rumble 2026
Wrestling fans are in for an unmissable showdown in January 2026 as the annual WWE Royal Rumble will make its debut in Saudi Arabia.
Tickets are now available for the landmark event, which will take place on January 31, 2026 at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh.
As part of Riyadh Season 2025 events, the 39th annual edition of the WWE Royal Rumble marks the first time to take place outside of North America, bringing world-class wrestling to the Middle East.
The much-awaited event will feature a celebrated lineup of WWE men and women superstars. It will host two 30-person over-the-top-rope matches, with the winners of the men’s and women’s matches each earning a Championship opportunity at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
Hosted by the WWE and the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA), the WWE Royal Rumble 2026 event will follow the WWE SmackDown, also 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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While the official lineup has not been confirmed yet, the WWE Royal Rumble’s poster features several wrestling icons, such as Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Brock Lesnar, and CM Punk. It also shows female superstars, including Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, Iyo Sky, and Liv Morgan.
Riyadh will host WrestleMania 43 in 2027, bringing the biggest WWE event ever outside of North America. Saudi Arabia also has a strong track record of hosting major WWE shows, including the annual Crown Jewel event and special tapings of SmackDown and RAW.
