WWE Royal Rumble to Take Place in Saudi Arabia

The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble will be held in Saudi Arabia, marking the first time this iconic event is hosted outside the U.S. since its inception in 1988. The deal is confirmed and an official announcement is anticipated during the premiere of 'WWE Raw' on Netflix. This event is part of WWE's ongoing 10-year partnership with Saudi Arabia, which has already seen 12 pay-per-view events and the introduction of the WWE Experience attraction. The Kingdom has expressed aspirations to host more major WWE events, potentially including WrestleMania. Meanwhile, speculation around participants for the upcoming 2025 Royal Rumble is heating up, particularly regarding fan-favorite Joe Hendry, who may make a surprise appearance. The 2025 Royal Rumble is set for February 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana.