The WWE Royal Rumble 2026 will stream exclusively in the U.S. on the ESPN App on Saturday, January 31, live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Premium Live Event kicks off at 2 p.m. ET, with a pre-event show starting at noon and post-event coverage immediately following the main card. Fans can access the event with an ESPN Unlimited plan, either directly or through a traditional pay TV package.
The Royal Rumble promises high-stakes action, featuring the iconic 30-Superstar Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble matches, with the winners earning championship opportunities at WrestleMania 42. Top WWE superstars including Bron Breakker, Cody Rhodes, and Roman Reigns will battle for the chance to headline wrestling’s “Grandest Stage of Them All.”
The event also features marquee matchups, including:
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Undisputed WWE Championship Match: Champion Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn
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AJ Styles vs. Gunther: A career-on-the-line showdown
Fans can expect surprises, drama, and non-stop action as WWE’s top talent competes for glory and WrestleMania positioning.
ESPN coverage of Royal Rumble extends beyond the main event. The network will provide previews, real-time results, and post-event analysis, with dedicated coverage of Friday Night SmackDown and Royal Rumble highlights by Arda Öcal. Fans will also get insights and predictions for WrestleMania from Andreas Hale.
Social media coverage will be robust, with ESPN featuring original storytelling, custom digital edits, and influencer collaborations, including the Haroon Twins, alongside on-site watch parties at Cosm LA.
WWE Stars Across ESPN This Week:
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Tuesday: The Miz on Get Up and SportsCenter (2 p.m. ET)
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Wednesday: Paul “Triple H” Levesque on Unsportsmanlike and Get Up, Paul Heyman on First Take, Jey Uso on SportsCenter, Stephanie Vaquer on Ahora o Nunca
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Thursday: Seth Rollins on Unsportsmanlike, Get Up, and First Take
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Friday: Cody Rhodes on Get Up, Becky Lynch on First Take, Royal Rumble Kickoff Show (9–10 a.m. ET, ESPN2), SmackDown post-event coverage
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Saturday: Paul “Triple H” Levesque & Cody Rhodes on SportsCenter (7–10 a.m. ET)
All WWE Premium Live Events are available on-demand via the ESPN App for fans with an ESPN Unlimited subscription. The app offers unique features including multiview, two-screen viewing, swipeable vertical video, personalized SportsCenter For You, integrated game stats, fantasy sports, betting odds, and merchandise.
ESPN also offers a bundling option, combining the Unlimited plan with Disney+ and Hulu for a limited time at $29.99/month for the first 12 months. For more information and to stream, visit stream.espn.com.
With the Royal Rumble, WWE fans can expect a mix of unforgettable moments, career-defining matches, and a road map to WrestleMania 42 that no fan will want to miss.
