WWE returns to Saudi Arabia with one of its biggest premium live events of the year as WWE Night of Champions 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event features the finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, championship matches, and major storylines leading into SummerSlam.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch WWE Night of Champions 2026, including the start time, streaming options, and the latest on the match card.
How to watch WWE Night of Champions 2026
Fans in the United States can watch WWE Night of Champions 2026 live on the ESPN App through the ESPN Unlimited plan. The premium live event will also be available in select movie theaters across the country.
Internationally, Netflix will stream WWE Night of Champions live in supported markets.
WWE Night of Champions 2026 streaming
- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Start Time: 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
- Location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- United States: ESPN App (ESPN Unlimited), select movie theaters
- International: Netflix
What time does WWE Night of Champions 2026 start?
The premium live event begins at:
- 1:00 p.m. ET
- 10:00 a.m. PT
- 6:00 p.m. GMT
- 3:00 a.m. AEST (Sunday, June 28)
Fans should tune in early to catch all of the action as WWE continues its road to SummerSlam.
What’s at stake at WWE Night of Champions?
Night of Champions serves as the conclusion of the 2026 King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, with the winners earning World Championship matches at SummerSlam.
The event is expected to play a major role in shaping WWE’s championship picture heading into one of the company’s biggest shows of the year.
WWE Night of Champions 2026 match card
While additional matches are expected to be announced before the event, several key storylines are already in focus.
Cody Rhodes expected to defend the WWE Championship
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is currently expected to defend his championship in Riyadh. However, Rhodes must first get past Gunther on SmackDown before officially entering Night of Champions as champion.
United States Championship picture
The United States Championship scene is also heating up, with Ricky Saints and Carmelo Hayes battling for an opportunity to challenge Trick Williams for the title.
Additional championship bouts and tournament finals are expected to be confirmed in the days leading up to the event.
WWE Night of Champions 2026 overview
| Event | WWE Night of Champions 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, June 27, 2026 |
| Start Time | 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT |
| Venue | Kingdom Arena |
| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| U.S. Streaming | ESPN App (ESPN Unlimited) |
| International Streaming | Netflix |
Don’t miss WWE Night of Champions 2026
With championship gold on the line, the finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, and SummerSlam title opportunities at stake, WWE Night of Champions 2026 promises to be one of the most important premium live events of the year. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN in the United States and Netflix internationally beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 27, 2026.