The WWE Royal Rumble is set to take place on February 1, 2025 from Lucal Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 38th Royal Rumble marks the first stop on the road to WrestleMania 41.

The 2026 Royal Rumble is reported to be set in an international location for the first time in decades and in a country that is sure to raise some eyebrows: Saudi Arabia. PWlnsider has confirmed that the 2026 Royal Rumble event will emanate from Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/Jp0WhtAnho

WWE Royal Rumble is officially coming to Saudi Arabia. Mike Johnson of PWInsider previously reported that WWE Royal Rumble 2026 would be held in Saudi Arabia, and Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) confirmed the news.

The first declarations for the Royal Rumble took place on Monday’s Raw premiere on Netflix. John Cena said he would enter after making his return to kick off his retirement tour. Meanwhile, CM Punk declared after winning his match against Seth Rollins in the main event.

John Cena kicked off his farewell tour at the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere. Cena came to the ring on Monday and addressed the crowd. He discussed WWE RAW moving to Netflix and said that the audience had gotten a lot bigger.

Due to the move of Monday Night Raw on Netflix, which took place on January 6, 2025, WWE was 'forced' to move the Royal Rumble. One of the most important events on the calendar will not take place in January,