The curtain-raiser for this years WWE Royal Rumble 2026 has been locked inand its a big one.
Ringside News can confirm that the show will open with the Womens Royal Rumble Match, setting the tone right out of the gate for tonights premium live event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
With stars like Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, IYO SKY, Roxanne Perez, and multiple rumored surprise entrantsincluding Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Jacy Jayne, and even Brie Bellathe match promises to deliver high energy and high stakes from the opening bell.
Starting the night with the Womens Rumble also signals how strongly WWE views the divisions momentum, giving them the platform to electrify the crowd from the very first entrance countdown.
WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Full Card
- Mens Royal Rumble Match
- Womens Royal Rumble Match (Opener)
- AJ Styles vs. GUNTHER
- WWE Undisputed Championship: Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Sami Zayn
With the women kicking things off, fans wont have to wait long for potential surprises, eliminations, and show-stealing moments.
. Be sure to tune in live and follow along withRingside Newsfor full play-by-play coverage over in ourRoyal Rumblecoverage hub.
Do you think opening the show with the Womens Rumble is the right call? Whos your pick to go the distance and punch their ticket to WrestleMania 42? Sound off in the comments.
