How to Watch WWE Royal Rumble 2026: Card Preview & Results
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The 2026 Royal Rumble is set to go down inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, January 31st.
Drew McIntyre will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship. AJ Styles is also scheduled to take on Gunther with his career on the line. Also featured on the card, are the Men’s & Women’s Royal Rumble matches.
Whether you’re tuning in for the title matches, rivalries, or major surprises, we have you covered with everything in the lead up to WWE Royal Rumble 2026:
How to Watch WWE Royal Rumble
- 📅 Date: Saturday, January 31st
- 🕑 Start Time: 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET
- 📍 Location: Kingdom Arena — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- 📺 Streaming Platform: Available on ESPN in the U.S., Netflix in most international markets, and WWE Network in remaining regions
- 👕 Merchandise: WWE Shop
- 🎟️ Tickets: Gametime
Match Results
The full card and results will be updated in real time as matches are announced and take place. See the confirmed matchups below:
- Roman Reigns Won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match
- Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Gunther, Jey Uso, Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, Penta, Solo Sikoa, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Bronson Reed, Je’Von Evans, Oba Femi, Brock Lesnar, and Randy Orton are confirmed so far.
- Drew McIntyre (c) def. Sami Zayn to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship
- Gunther def. AJ Styles (AJ Retired From WWE)
- Liv Morgan Won the 30-Woman Royal Rumble Match
- Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Liv Morgan, Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez, Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, Kairi Sane, Asuka, Chelsea Green, Lash Legend, Nia Jax, Giulia, Jordynne Grace, Maxxine Dupri, Alexa Bliss, and Charlotte Flair and are confirmed so far.
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Card Preview & Predictions for WWE Royal Rumble 2026
The Royal Rumble is shaping up to be a must-watch event. Below, we break down each matchup, provide our predictions, and highlight the key storylines ahead of the big night:
30-Man Royal Rumble Match
Given that WWE surprised us last year with Jey Uso winning, it’s hard to see them going with another shock winner this time around. After his loss to CM Punk, Bron Breakker feels like a strong frontrunner to win and main event WrestleMania this year.
Part of me thinks Roman Reigns returns, and I originally believed that was how we’d get him back in the WrestleMania main event against Cody Rhodes. But now that I write it out, I’m not so sure, and Cody lost his belt. Oba Femi could also debut and win outright, especially if WWE wants to make a statement with him.
This feels like a year where someone new gets the nod, so I’m going with my gut. Bron Breakker wins and goes on to challenge CM Punk at WrestleMania 42.
Prediction: Bron Breakker
30-Woman Royal Rumble Match
The most exciting Royal Rumbles are the years where the winner is not so obvious. WWE has done a fairly good job of keeping several women in the spotlight as realistic options. You also have lingering returns that could change everything the moment their entrance music hits.
In an ideal world, Bianca Belair returns, wins the Rumble, makes history, and main events WrestleMania opposite Jade Cargill. This could also be the year Liv Morgan finally wins it all. They could give it to Asuka and have her make history as well, especially if this ends up being her final Rumble. Rhea Ripley will always be in the conversation too.
Here’s hoping WWE surprises us with something we didn’t see coming. Still, I’m going with who I want and who I genuinely think takes it.
Prediction: Liv Morgan
AJ Styles vs. Gunther
This one is tough. Logically, why would AJ Styles retire at the Royal Rumble when this is his final year in wrestling? Then you factor in the subtle teases from his appearance at TNA Genesis, and suddenly it starts to make sense. Would WWE actually pull the trigger on something like that? I think they might.
There’s also a world where AJ Styles wins the Royal Rumble to save his career and main events WrestleMania in his final year. I honestly wouldn’t hate that scenario. But trying to stay grounded here, I think this ends in some kind of DQ or non-finish that keeps AJ active on the roster while protecting Gunther from a clean loss.
Prediction: Ends in Disqualification
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