The first major wrestling event of the year has arrived as the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble takes place in Saudi Arabia. On January 31, WWE will be taking one of its biggest shows to the Middle East with four

WWE Friday Night Smackdown airs on Friday nights at 8 p.m. There are several ways to watch with a free live stream. Friday, Feb. 6 will serve as the second episode of Season 28, and it will air on USA.

The superstars of the WWE are on their way to Charlotte on Friday night for this week’s edition of Smackdown, which is the first stop since last weekend’s Wrestlemania in Saudi Arabia. Tonight’s show is scheduled to start at 8 p.

Here’s how you can watch the Royal Rumble event, including streaming options, start time, the full card and more.

Find out how to watch WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on Jan. 24, 2026, including start time, full match card, TV channel and live stream options.

Additionally, you can access the ESPN app with a subscription to DIRECTV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Spectrum, Verizon, U-Verse, or Cox. A Royal Rumble replay will be available on the ESPN app shortly after the conclusion of the post-show.

The Royal Rumble is live on Netflix in Saudi Arabia this weekend! Here's everything you need to know about the event.

The WWE Royal Rumble is the starting line for a journey that culminates with two world title matches at the Showcase of the Immortals. The man and woman who win their respective Rumble matches will choose a world champion to face at WrestleMania.