WWE Plans 2025 Event in Saudi Arabia

WWE has announced that the 2026 Royal Rumble will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the event will be held outside of North America. For 2025, WWE is reportedly planning only one event in Saudi Arabia, scheduled for June in Jeddah, which would be the company's first June show in the region since 2019. This decision marks a shift from the recent trend of hosting multiple events annually, as 2025 will be the first year post-COVID with only one planned show in Saudi Arabia. WWE President Nick Khan highlighted the company's strategy for global expansion, emphasizing the significance of the upcoming Royal Rumble in Riyadh. The June event in Jeddah may serve as a precursor to the larger plans for 2026. As WWE continues to develop its partnership with the Kingdom, these changes reflect its evolving approach to international events.