Watch WWE Royal Rumble 2026: Start Time and Full Match Card

The road to WrestleMania 42 kicks off with the 39th annual WWE Royal Rumble today. This year, the action takes place in Saudi Arabia. The main event is the Royal Rumble match, where 30 wrestlers compete for a chance to challenge for a world championship title at WrestleMania 42 in April. The men’s winner can pick between Raw’s World Heavyweight Championship and SmackDown’s Undisputed WWE Championship, while the women have the option of Raw’s Women’s World Championship or SmackDown’s WWE Women’s Championship.

The event starts at 2 p.m. ET in Riyadh Season Stadium, streaming on ESPN Unlimited. Last year’s champions, Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair, will be returning this year. To catch all the action, here’s everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Royal Rumble event.

Kickoff for Royal Rumble 2026 is at 2 p.m. ET, with pre-show coverage starting at 12 p.m. ET. You can watch the Royal Rumble exclusively on the ESPN Unlimited streaming service for $29.99/month. Another option is to subscribe to one of the Disney+ Bundles that include ESPN, offering access to even more content while saving money.

If you prefer, DIRECTV also offers coverage of the event with many streaming plans that include ESPN Unlimited and a five-day free trial. The match card includes a men’s and women’s Royal Rumble match, a singles match for the Undisputed WWE Championship, and a Career Threatening match between AJ Styles and Gunther. Wrestlers like Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Jey Uso, Charlotte Flair, and others are confirmed for the Royal Rumble matches.

Stay tuned to see who comes out on top and secures their spot at WrestleMania 42.