If you’re a WWE fan, this is the start of the most exciting stretch of the year. The 39th annual Royal Rumble takes place this Saturday, January 31, 2026, from a custom-built stadium in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). It marks a historic first: the Royal Rumble will be held outside North America for the first time.

Brock Lesnar calls in to "The Pat McAfee Show" to announce his participation in Saturday's Royal Rumble.

For the first time, the Royal Rumble will take place outside the continental United States — outside North America entirely — emanating from Saudi Arabia.