Royal Rumble 2025: Date, time, and how to watch WWE’s biggest event of the year
The WWE Royal Rumble 2025 takes place on February 1, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Learn how to watch, match details, and the biggest stars competing for a WrestleMania 41 opportunity.
The WWE Royal Rumble 2025 is set to be one of the most anticipated wrestling events of the year, featuring thrilling matches, surprise entrants, and championship showdowns that will set the stage for WrestleMania 41. This year’s event is historic as it marks the first time the Royal Rumble will be held in February, departing from its traditional January slot.
The event will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, with fans eagerly awaiting the Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble Matches, where 30 superstars will battle for a title opportunity at WrestleMania. In addition, major championship matches are set to take place, making this a must-watch event for WWE fans worldwide.
When and where will WWE Royal Rumble 2025 take place?
This year’s Royal Rumble will make history by being held in February instead of January, a move that has surprised many fans. The event will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, a venue known for hosting major sports and entertainment events. The atmosphere inside the stadium is expected to be electric as thousands of WWE fans witness one of the most unpredictable and thrilling pay-per-view events of the year.
The official start time for the event is 6:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), giving fans a night full of action-packed matches. WWE has also planned special pre-show coverage, ensuring that the build-up to the event will be just as exciting as the matches themselves.
WWE Royal Rumble 2025: What are the confirmed matches?
The Royal Rumble Match remains one of WWE’s most exciting and unpredictable contests, with 30 men and 30 women competing in separate battle royals to earn a main event spot at WrestleMania 41. Alongside these matches, several high-stakes championship bouts have been confirmed.
Men’s Royal Rumble Match (Announced Participants):
- John Cena
- CM Punk
- Roman Reigns
- Seth Rollins
- Drew McIntyre
- Rey Mysterio
- Logan Paul
- LA Knight
- Sami Zayn
- Shinsuke Nakamura
- Jey Uso
- Bron Breakker
- Carmelo Hayes
- Chad Gable
- Penta
This event is one of the most career-defining nights for WWE superstars. Photo: Netflix
Women’s Royal Rumble Match (Announced Participants):
- Nia Jax
- Bayley
- Charlotte Flair
- Naomi
- Bianca Belair
- Liv Morgan
- Raquel Rodriguez
- Lyra Valkyria
- Ivy Nile
- Iyo Sky
How to watch WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Live
Fans around the world will have multiple ways to watch Royal Rumble 2025, with WWE making significant broadcasting changes to expand its reach. In the United States, the event will be streamed exclusively on Peacock, the official streaming platform for WWE premium live events. Peacock Premium subscribers will have full access to the event, including pre-show coverage, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes content.
For international audiences, WWE has partnered with Netflix, making it the first Royal Rumble to be streamed live on the platform outside the US. This partnership represents a major shift in WWE’s digital distribution, allowing more fans worldwide to watch the event without needing a separate WWE Network subscription.
With WWE’s continued expansion, these changes are set to make Royal Rumble 2025 one of the most widely accessible events in WWE history, giving millions of fans the chance to tune in live.