Truth Revealed Over Plans To Postpone WWE Royal Rumble In Saudi Arabia
WWE and Saudi Arabia have partnered for a billion-dollar ten-year deal.
The strategic partnership was announced in 2018, and an extension of it was announced in 2019, where WWE would have two events in Saudi Arabia till 2027. The events would be in Riyadh and Jeddah.
For 2026, WWE is going to organize one of the Big 4 PLEs in Saudi Arabia for the first time. Royal Rumble is making its way to Saudi Arabia and will be held on January 31st, 2026.
No delays in WWE Royal Rumble schedule
Usually, the global juggernaut organizes the events in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in either the Kingdom Arena or the King Fahd Sports City Stadium. However, the Royal Rumble will be in a new stadium being built in the King Abdullah Financial District.
When pictures of the under-construction stadium began to circulate on social media for the first time, fans were concerned that it wouldn’t be completed in time, resulting in postponing the event. However, a report by PWInsider states that the stadium is nearing completion and will be ready by January 31st, 2026.
First look at the ongoing construction for WWE Royal Rumble, January 31st in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/u1LWw3e6X3
— Viper (@ViperReports) January 5, 2026
There will be no delay in the event, and plans are moving ahead as required.