Royal Rumble predictions, where to watch Royal Rumble 2026

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The only thing we know, there are a lot of contenders.

World Wrestling Entertainment is in Saudi Arabia for one of the biggest events of the year. And it kicks off today with the Royal Rumble kickoff show and Friday Night Smackdown.

WWE returns to the premium live event game with the Royal Rumble, and it will set the stage for the road to WrestleMania.

Before we go to the biggest two-night event of the year, we'll break down everything you need to know about the huge event this weekend.

When is the Royal Rumble​

The Royal Rumble is Saturday, Jan. 31.

What time does the Royal Rumble start?​

The Royal Rumble will start at 2 p.m. EST.

Where will the Royal Rumble be held?​

The Royal Rumble will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the King Abdullah Financial District.

What channel is the Royal Rumble on?​

The Royal Rumble will not be televised in the United States

Where to stream the Royal Rumble​

The Royal Rumble will stream on ESPN Unlimited in the United States. It will appear on Netflix outside the United States.

WWE Monday Night Raw in Philadelphia​

After the Royal Rumble, WWE stars will jump on a plane and head to Philly for Monday Night Raw. This is always a huge event, many times with Royal Rumble winners declaring who they will take on at the biggest show of the year. Tickets are still available for the show.

Royal Rumble kickoff show​

The Royal Rumble kickoff show will air on ESPNews at 11 a.m. on Jan. 30. It's also available on WWE's Youtube channel.

Royal Rumble card​

• Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship
• AJ Styles vs. Gunther, if Styles loses, he must retire
• Men's Royal Rumble
• Woman's Royal Rumble

Who is in the men's Royal Rumble?​

• Brock Lesnar
• Roman Reigns
• Rey Mysterio
• Gunther
• Cody Rhodes
• Jey Uso
• Jacob Fatu
• Dragon Lee
• Penta
• Solo Sikoa
• Austin Theory
• Logan Paul
• Bron Breakker
• Bronson Reed
• Oba Femi

Who is in the Women's Royal Rumble?​

• Liv Morgan
• Roxanne Perez
• Raquel Rodriguez
• Jordynne Grave
• Giulia
• Nia Jax
• Lash Legend
• Chelsea Green
• Alexa Bliss
• Iyo Sky
• Rhea Ripley
• Bayley
• Asuka
• Lyra Valkyria
• Charlotte Flair

Royal Rumble predictions​

Here's how we see the matches going this weekend.

Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre​

It's crazy when the least important match on a card is for one of the biggest championships, but that's where we are this year. I think McIntyre goes into WrestleMania is the champion, but this would be the perfect opportunity to put the belt on Sami. He could lose it at Elimination Chamber and it would give Zayn the moment of a lifetime winning the championship in Saudi Arabia. I'm going with the upset, Sami Zayn wins the championship. Prediction: Sami Zayn pins Drew McIntyre

AJ Styles vs. Gunther​

I really don't want this to be the final match of AJ Styles' career. I say that selfishly. We know his career is coming to an end, he's said it multiple times, and it makes sense if you're going to lose, you should lose to a guy who is collecting careers. And unless this match is to set up Gunther's opponent at WrestleMania and scare me, I don't see Styles winning. Sadly, this is where it ends for AJ. Prediction: Gunther pins AJ Styles

Who wins the women's Royal Rumble?​

WWE is loaded on the women's side, it might actually be more loaded than the men's side, and the men's side is loaded. With all that talent, you have to pick the best, and right now Rhea Ripley is the best woman's wrestler. I'm going with Mami to win.

Who do I want to win the women's Royal Rumble?​

I would love to see Liv Morgan win. I would love to see Lyra Valkyria win. And I always want to see Becky Lynch in big matches. I'd be very excited to see Bianca Belair return and win, and I think Asuka might be my favorite. I like a lot of these stars, but the person who deserves it the most is Chelsea Green. I never see her do anything that's not fun.

Who wins the men's Royal Rumble?​

I have no strong feeling who can win this, and that makes it so much more exciting. Truly, there are eight or nine guys who could legit win this thing, and all of them would be perfect. I think I could be a year early with this pick, but I'm going with Bron Breakker to win this one. He is the future, but the future is now.

Who do I want to win the men's Royal Rumble?​

OK, the two guys I want to win are Seth Rollins or Kevin Owens because I want them back in the mix, healthy and ready to go. But I don't think either will be there. So we'll go with guys I know are in. I have two guys I'd like to see win. The first is Jacob Fatu. He's on deck of becoming the biggest star in the game, and this would be a fun coming out party. But I can't pick against my Tribal Chief! Roman Reigns needs to be in the main event, and this will get him there, so I'm going with Roman Reigns.

Royal Rumble surprises​

With the roster WWE has right now, I don't need too many surprises on either side. For the men's, stars I'd like to see pop up include Rob Van Dam, the Hardys or maybe a guy like Tommy Dreamer. I assume they'll pull out all the stops. On the women's side, I think Lita would be fun. Trish Stratus is always a crowd pleaser. And Sol Ruca is going to be a star, so might as well give her a shot.

WWE Royal Rumble watch party​

If you don't have ESPN Unlimited, it doesn't mean you can't have a good time watching the rumble. Bars and businesses all over are offering watch parties, some have WWE superstars attending. Dave and Busters are the official home of the parties, and the one in Freehold will be taking part. So is the one in Philadelphia on the riverfront.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: What time is the Royal Rumble tomorrow? 2026 Royal Rumble predictions

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