The journey to WrestleMania 42 kicks off today.
The 39th WWE Royal Rumble is set for January 30th at 2 PM ET, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This year’s event revolves around the Royal Rumble, a 30-man match that allows the victor a shot at a World Championship title during WrestleMania 42, taking place on April 18-19. The male winner can opt for either the World Heavyweight Championship on Raw or the Undisputed WWE Championship on SmackDown. Meanwhile, the female competitors can challenge for the Raw Women’s World Championship or the WWE Women’s Championship on SmackDown.
Notably, last year’s champions, Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair, will also make an appearance this year.
WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Start Time:
The Royal Rumble kicks off at 2 PM ET, with the pre-show starting at 12 PM ET.
How to Watch WWE Royal Rumble 2026
This event is available exclusively on ESPN Unlimited. If you don’t currently have access, there’s a subscription option for $29.99 per month.
If you’re looking for more streaming options, it might be worth considering one of the Disney+ bundles. A standard bundle costs $29.99 a month and includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN, though all three without ads totals to $38.99.
DIRECTV is another avenue for viewing the Royal Rumble, with many streaming plans offering ESPN Unlimited access, and a 5-day free trial is available as well.
WWE Crown Jewel 2025 Card:
- Men’s Royal Rumble Match: 30-Man Royal Rumble Match for a World Championship Match at WrestleMania 42
- Women’s Royal Rumble Match: 30-Women Royal Rumble Match for a World Championship Match at WrestleMania 42
- Undisputed WWE Championship Match: Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Sami Zayn
- Career-Threatening Match: AJ Styles vs. Gunter (If Styles loses, he must retire from in-ring competition)
Confirmed Participants for 2026 Royal Rumble Match:
Here’s a list of confirmed competitors:
Men:
- Cody Rhodes
- Gunter
- Jey Uso
- Rey Mysterio
- Dragon Lee
- Penta
- Roman Reigns
- Solo Sikoa
- Jacob Fatu
- Bron Breaker
- Logan Paul
- Bronson Reed
- Austin Theory
- Jevon Evans
- Obafemi
- Randy Orton
- Brock Lesnar
- Damian Priest
- Trick Williams
- The Miz
- Ilya Dragunov
Women:
- Iyo Sky
- Rhea Ripley
- Roxanne Perez
- Liv Morgan
- Raquel Rodriguez
- Bayley
- Lyra Valkyria
- Asuka
- Chelsea Green
- Jordyn Grace
- Charlotte Flair
- Alexa Bliss
- Nia Jax
- Rush Legend
- Julia
- Maxine Dupri
- Becky Lynch
