The 2026 Royal Rumble takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the first international Rumble in WWE history. Drew McIntyre defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against undefeated Sami Zayn, while AJ Styles faces GUNTHER in a career-threatening match. The men’s and women’s 30-person Rumble will determine a WrestleMania main-event challenger.
2026 Royal Rumble Match Card
The event features Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship, AJ Styles vs. GUNTHER in a career-threatening match, and both men’s and women’s 30-person Royal Rumble matches. Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, Cody Rhodes, and Bron Breakker headline the men’s Rumble.
When and Where to Watch Royal Rumble 2026?
Royal Rumble 2026 airs live on Peacock in the United States, with the event beginning at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT on Saturday, January 31. International viewers can stream via WWE’s official streaming partners in their respective regions.
Where to Watch Royal Rumble in India?
Indian fans can watch the Royal Rumble on Netflix from 12:30 AM on Sunday.
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 1?
Yes, three men have won after entering at #1. Shawn Michaels (1995), Chris Benoit (2004), and Edge (2021).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 2?
Yes, two men have won after entering at #2. Vince McMahon (1999) and Rey Mysterio (2006).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 3?
Yes, one man has won after entering at #3. Ric Flair (1992).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 4?
No wrestler has ever won the Royal Rumble from entry position #4.
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Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 5?
Yes, one man has won after entering at #5. Steve Austin (1997).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 6?
No wrestler has ever won the Royal Rumble from entry position #6.
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 7?
No wrestler has ever won the Royal Rumble from entry position #7.
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 8?
Yes, one man has won after entering at #8. Randy Orton (2009).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 9?
No wrestler has ever won the Royal Rumble from entry position #9.
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 10?
Yes, one man has won after entering at #10. Seth Rollins (2019).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 11?
No wrestler has ever won the Royal Rumble from entry position #11.
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 12?
No wrestler has ever won the Royal Rumble from entry position #12.
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 13?
Yes, one man has won after entering at #13. Hacksaw Jim Duggan (1988).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 14?
Yes, one man has won after entering at #14. Shinsuke Nakamura (2018).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 15?
Yes, one man has won after entering at #15. Cody Rhodes (2024).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 16?
Yes, one man has won after entering at #16. Drew McIntyre (2020).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 17?
No wrestler has ever won the Royal Rumble from entry position #17.
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 18?
Yes, one man has won after entering at #18. Shawn Michaels (1996).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 19?
Yes, two men have won after entering at #19. John Cena (2013) and Roman Reigns (2015).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 20?
Yes, one man has won after entering at #20. Jey Uso (2025).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 21?
No wrestler has ever won the Royal Rumble from entry position #21.
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 22?
Yes, two men have won after entering at #22. Triple H (2002) and Sheamus (2012).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 23?
Yes, two men have won after entering at #23. Lex Luger (1994) and Randy Orton (2017).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 24?
Yes, three men have won after entering at #24. Hulk Hogan (1991), Steve Austin (1998), and The Rock (2000).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 25?
No wrestler has ever won the Royal Rumble from entry position #25.
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 26?
No wrestler has ever won the Royal Rumble from entry position #26.
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 27?
Yes, four men have won after entering at #27. Big John Studd (1989), Yokozuna (1993), Bret Hart (1994), and Steve Austin (2001).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 28?
Yes, two men have won after entering at #28. Batista (2005) and Batista (2014).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 29?
Yes, two men have won after entering at #29. Brock Lesnar (2003) and Edge (2010).
Has anybody ever won the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 30?
Yes, five men have won after entering at #30. The Undertaker (2007), John Cena (2008), Triple H (2016), Brock Lesnar (2022), and Cody Rhodes (2023).
From Which Position Do Wrestlers Usually Win Royal Rumble?
Entries #21-30 have produced 18 winners in standard 30-man Rumbles (42.8% of victories). Entries #1-10 produced 9 winners (21.4%). Entries #11-20 produced 6 winners (14.2%).
