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.

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.

ESPN; Wrestling fans can watch Royal Rumble 2026 and every WWE PLE on the new ESPN app. Coverage begins at noon ET in the ESPN A