Royal Rumble 2025: See release date, time, match lineup and where to watch

The Royal Rumble 2025 is set for Saturday, February 1, 2025. This event will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Fans can watch it live on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix internationally.

Release Date, Time and Where to Watch

In the United States, viewers need a Peacock subscription to watch the Royal Rumble 2025. The event starts at 6 PM Eastern Time (3 PM Pacific Time) on Saturday, February 1, 2025. For international audiences, the event will be available live on Netflix. This change follows WWE's new partnership with Netflix for global streaming.

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Event Venue and Significance

Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, will host the Royal Rumble for the first time. This is notable for Indiana, as the state has not frequently hosted major WWE events. The last significant event in Indianapolis was WrestleMania 8 in 1992.

Match Lineup

The Royal Rumble 2025 features a variety of matches. The Women's Royal Rumble match includes participants, such as Bayley, Nia Jax, Lyra Valkyria, Liv Morgan, Naomi, Charlotte Flair and Raquel Rodriguez. The winner will earn a chance to challenge Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley.

In a Two Out of Three Falls Tag Team match, #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) will defend their WWE Tag Team Championship against the Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin).

Cody Rhodes will face Kevin Owens in a Ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Championship. If Owens wins, he becomes the new champion.

The Men's Royal Rumble match includes participants, such as John Cena, Logan Paul, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, LA Knight, Penta and Jey Uso. The winner will secure a main event spot at WrestleMania.

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Potential Surprise Entrants

Fans are speculating about surprise appearances. Names like The Rock, Goldberg, AJ Styles, Omos and Jeff Hardy have been mentioned. On the women's side, possible entrants include Becky Lynch, Asuka, Kairi Sane, Trish Stratus, Cora Jade and Nikki Bella.

FAQs

How can I watch the Royal Rumble 2025 in the U.S.?
U.S. viewers can watch the event live on Peacock with a subscription.

Who are some participants in the Men's Royal Rumble match?
Confirmed participants include John Cena, Roman Reigns, CM Punk and Seth Rollins.