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.

RIYADH – The Royal Rumble is on the horizon as WWE Smackdown broadcasts today – Friday, Jan. 30 – at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This episode is available to watch on multiple streaming services.

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.

WWE Friday Night Smackdown airs on Friday nights at 8 p.m. There are several ways to watch with a free live stream. Friday, Jan. 30 will serve as the second episode of Season 28, and it will air on USA.

The road to WrestleMania 42 begins today. The 39th annual WWE Royal Rumble is this afternoon, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. ET. This year, it’s all going down in Saudi Arabia. As usual, the event is based around the Royal Rumble,

The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble is set for Saturday, Jan. 31. So, if you're wondering where to watch the Royal Rumble live, the good news is that it's easy to find. The WWE Royal Rumble 2026 streams live in the United States on ESPN through the ESPN app,

Two championship opportunities at WrestleMania are on the line at the Royal Rumble, which will also feature the Undisputed WWE Championship match.