WWE's 2026 Pay-Per-View Schedule: Locations for Royal Rumble and WrestleMania
A detailed breakdown of WWE's confirmed events for 2026, including the Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania, with insights on locations and implications for fans.
WWE kicks off the new year with a full slate of major pay-per-views already scheduled. Notably, the Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Money in the Bank are all set for 2026.
The journey towards WrestleMania 42 will begin on January 31st with the Royal Rumble, which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the first time. The victors of both the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches will earn opportunities for world titles at WrestleMania.
In a remarkable move, WrestleMania will return to Las Vegas for the second consecutive year—something that hasn’t happened in over 40 years. Initially scheduled for New Orleans, it was shifted to Las Vegas, breaking WWE’s tradition of location continuity once announced. However, New Orleans will host Money in the Bank on September 6 and has been assured that a future WrestleMania will be granted.
Here is the preliminary schedule of WWE’s 2026 pay-per-view events:
| Date | Show | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January 31 | WWE Royal Rumble | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| February 28 | WWE Elimination Chamber | Chicago |
| April 18 | WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 1 | Las Vegas |
| April 19 | WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 2 | Las Vegas |
| August 1 | WWE SummerSlam Night 1 | Minneapolis |
| August 2 | WWE SummerSlam Night 2 | Minneapolis |
| September 6 | WWE Money in the Bank | New Orleans |
