WWE Confirms Saudi Arabia as Host for 2026 Royal Rumble

WWE has confirmed that the 2026 Royal Rumble will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the event will take place outside of North America. The exact date for the event has not yet been announced.

The General Entertainment Authority, led by HE Turki Alalshikh, expressed excitement about bringing such a prestigious event to Saudi Arabia. He noted that hosting the Royal Rumble is part of the country’s commitment to delivering major global entertainment events and enhancing the local entertainment sector. This event will be included in the activities of Riyadh Season, offering a unique experience for fans worldwide.

“Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the Royal Rumble for the first time outside North America reflects the General Entertainment Authority’s ongoing commitment to bringing the world’s largest and most important entertainment events to the Kingdom. Through this partnership with WWE, we aim to enhance the entertainment sector and deliver a transformative experience that attracts a wide audience.

We are excited to see this historic event as part of Riyadh Season’s activities and look forward to providing an exceptional experience for wrestling fans from around the world, whom we welcome to all events hosted in Saudi Arabia.”

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WWE President Nick Khan also emphasized that hosting the Royal Rumble in Riyadh fits perfectly with WWE’s strategy to expand its relationship with Saudi Arabia, following the success of previous events in the Kingdom like Crown Jewel, Elimination Chamber, and Night of Champions. He added that the event will be held in January 2026 but as noted already, no date was confirmed.

“WWE is a global enterprise and it only made sense to expand our relationship with the Kingdom by bringing one of our biggest annual events to Riyadh in January of 2026.”

For now, fans can look forward to the 2025 Royal Rumble, which is set for Saturday, February 1, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. However, in 2026, WWE fans will have the opportunity to experience the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, as the company continues its path of global expansion.