On January 30, 2026, the city will welcome a live WWE SmackDown show. The event will mark the start of a packed wrestling weekend and will take place within the framework of the Riyadh Season.

On January 31, in the same area of the city, WWE Royal Rumble 2026 will be held – making history as the first Royal Rumble event staged outside North America.

The event traditionally blends athletic competition with entertainment, featuring strong audience interaction and energetic crowd reactions. Fans can expect a live televised format with a series of high-profile matches.

Tickets are available through the official ticketing partner, webook.com. Prices range from 50 SAR (USD 13) to 900 SAR (USD 240).

In recent years, WWE has increasingly staged major shows outside the United States, including in the Middle East and Europe.