WWE Royal Rumble 2026: Start Time, Betting Odds, Favorites & Surprises

The WWE Royal Rumble 2026 is set to make history as the first traditional Royal Rumble event to be held in Saudi Arabia. The anticipation surrounding this event has generated unprecedented ticket demand, with 868,000 fans queuing up to purchase tickets when they first became available.

Event Details

The Royal Rumble will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM PST (2:00 PM EST). Fans can catch the action live on ESPN Unlimited. The venue for this groundbreaking event is the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh.

Championship Match and Rumored Entrants

One of the key matches slated for the Royal Rumble is the WWE Championship bout, likely featuring Drew McIntyre facing off against Sami Zayn. The event is poised to be filled with surprises, including potential appearances by Chris Jericho and Bianca Belair.

Favorites and Betting Odds

As the event approaches, several wrestlers are emerging as favorites. The current odds for the WWE Men’s Royal Rumble are as follows:

• Roman Reigns: +165
• Gunther: +200
• Sami Zayn: +400
• Bron Breakker: +400
• LA Knight: +600
• CM Punk: +1000
• Oba Femi: +1800
• Dominik Mysterio: +2000
• Jacob Fatu: +2000
• Brock Lesnar: +2500

For the WWE Women’s Royal Rumble, the favorites include:

• Liv Morgan: +100
• Bianca Belair: +200
• Rhea Ripley: +300
• Tiffany Stratton: +1000
• Charlotte Flair: +1200
• IYO SKY: +1400
• Lyra Valkyria: +1800
• Jade Cargill: +2000
• Nia Jax: +200
• Chelsea Green: +2200

Surprise Entrants

This year’s Royal Rumble is particularly unpredictable. Following the surprising win by Jey Uso at the 2025 event, fans are eager to see who will emerge victorious. Potential surprise entrants could include:

• Chris Jericho
• Will Hobbs
• Blake Monroe
• Chad Gable
• Paige
• Oba Femi

As speculation runs wild, WWE has teased Jericho’s potential return. His contract reportedly expired at the end of last year, and rumors suggest he may make a surprise appearance at the event.

Recent Ratings and Viewership

WWE SmackDown has seen fluctuating ratings in early January 2026, with viewership numbers as follows:

The 2026 Royal Rumble promises to be a captivating event as fans eagerly await their favorite wrestlers and hope for the unexpected. Stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for the latest updates and news regarding this much-anticipated event.