The concept of the Royal Rumble match started in 1988 thanks to the legendary Pat Patterson. The match continues to live on through the Royal Rumble event, with this year's event on January 27. In Tampa, Florida, it airs on Peacock in the U.S.
As the name suggests, the event features two (a men's and women's) Royal Rumble matches, featuring 30 stars. The point is to throw everyone else over the top rope to the bottom of the floor. The last person in the middle of the ring in both Rumble matches earns an opportunity at a world title at WrestleMania 40 in April.
Last year's winners were Rhea Ripley and Cody Rhodes.
The match is known for unforgettable moments, including innovative eliminations and saves. What will Kofi Kingston do to outdo himself? It is also known for surprise entrants. Who will shock the WWE universe this year? CM Punk will also compete in the men's match for the first time since 2014.
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A champion since 2020, Roman Reigns continues his run as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. “The Tribal Chief” defends his belt against Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles. Meanwhile, Logan Paul defends the WWE United States Title against Kevin Owens. The YouTuber is ready to have a productive 2024.
The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about the event, from channel, time, and card.
How to watch WWE Royal Rumble 2024
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | — | Peacock |
| UK and Ireland | — | WWE Network |
| Australia | — | Foxtel/Kayo & Binge |
The Royal Rumble will be available on pay-per-view or via Peacock for fans in the U.S. Outside the U.S., the event is available on the WWE Network.
In Australia, Royal Rumble is available via Foxtel/Kayo & Binge.
WWE Royal Rumble 2024 price: How much does WWE event cost?
- A Peacock Premium subscription costs $4.99 a month.
- Subscribing to the WWE Network costs $9.99 a month.
- Subscribing to Binge in Australia costs $10 AUD a month.
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What time is WWE Royal Rumble 2024 today?
The Royal Rumble begins at 8 p.m. ET on January 27. Here's how that translates to different timezones globally:
| Region | Date | Pre-Show Start Time | Main Card Start Time |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, January 27 | 7 p.m. ET | 8 p.m ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, January 27 | 4 p.m. PT | 5 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, January 28 | 12 a.m. GMT | 1 a.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sunday, January 28 | 11 a.m. AEDT | 12 p.m. AEST |
WWE Royal Rumble 2024 fight card
- Men's Royal Rumble match
- Women's Royal Rumble match
- Roman Reigns (c) vs. Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles vs. LA Knight for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title
- Logan Paul (c) vs. Kevin Owens for the WWE United States Title