One of the most eagerly awaited WWE premium live events of the year, the 2024 Royal Rumble, is set to take place this Saturday night. The highlight of the event will be the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches, featuring 30 participants each, all vying for a chance at a world championship match at WrestleMania 40 in April.
The Royal Rumble is regarded as WWE’s second-largest event of the year, following WrestleMania, and is a fan favorite due to the extensive showcase of Superstars and the unpredictability of the outcomes.
In addition to the Rumble matches, the event will feature the contested WWE Universal Championship and United States Championship, adding to the anticipation and making each bout essential viewing.
Let’s delve into the details of the 2024 Royal Rumble, covering key information such as the venue, start time, how to watch, and a comprehensive list of the match card.
Venue and Start Time:
- Venue: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- Start Time: 7 p.m. ET (Kickoff), 8 p.m. ET (main show)
- How to Watch: Peacock, WWE Network for international fans, and select PPV providers
Match Card:
- Women’s Royal Rumble Match
- Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Fatal 4-Way: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles vs. LA Knight
- United States Championship: Logan Paul (c) vs. Kevin Owens
- Men’s Royal Rumble Match
Confirmed Women’s Royal Rumble participants:
- Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, Bayley, and Nia Jax
Confirmed Men’s Royal Rumble participants:
- Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Shinsuke Nakamura, Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, Gunther, Damian Priest, and Kofi Kingston
Streaming Info:
The Royal Rumble will be available for streaming in the United States on Peacock and internationally on WWE Network. Both Peacock and WWE Network can be accessed on various devices, including smart TVs, smartphones, computers, tablets, and other internet-capable devices.
The Kickoff pre-show can be viewed on Peacock, YouTube, and WWE’s social media accounts, including X.