For the fourth time in WWE history, the Royal Rumble will be heading to San Antonio, Texas on January 28. The Alamodome, celebrating 30 years, will host the event
The annual event is traditionally one of the biggest and most anticipated WWE shows of the year. It features both a men’s and women’s Royal Rumble match, with 30 participants in each bout. The last person standing in both Rumble matches earns an opportunity at a championship at WrestleMania 39 in April.
Cody Rhodes, who tore his right pectoral tendon in June 2022, will return and compete in the men's Royal Rumble match. Will there be any surprise entrants in both Royal Rumble matches?
Outside of the Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns defends the Undisputed WWE Universal Title against Kevin Owens. It is the third match at a Royal Rumble event between the two. Owens beat Reigns in 2017, while Reigns beat Owens in 2021. Additionally, Bianca Belair defends the RAW Women's Title against Alexa Bliss.
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Finally, Bray Wyatt faces LA Knight in a Mountain Dew-sponsored Pitch Black match.
Below you will find everything you need to know about WWE Royal Rumble 2023, including the start time, updated match card, updated betting odds, and more!
Explaining Royal Rumble format, rules
To enter the Royal Rumble match, 30 wrestlers are assigned a spot in the match at random. The first two participants kick things off, and after one-minute or 90 second intervals (it can vary by year), another wrestler comes out. That continues until all competitors have entered the match.
There are no pinfalls, DQ's, or submissions. To eliminate an opponent, you must toss them over the top rope and both of their feet must touch the floor. The only way to win is by being the last person in the ring by the end of the night.
What time is WWE Royal Rumble 2023?
- Date: Saturday, January 28
- Pre-Show: 7 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. GMT | 11 a.m. AEDT
- Main card: 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT
WWE’s Royal Rumble event takes place on January 28. The pre-show starts around 7 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. GMT | 11 a.m. AEDT, while the main card will begin at 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT.
How to watch WWE Royal Rumble 2023?
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. Jan 28 | Peacock |
| Canada | Sat. Jan 28 | WWE Network |
| United Kingdom | Sun. Jan 29 | WWE Network |
| Australia | Sun. Jan 29 | Foxtel/Kayo & Binge |
WWE Royal Rumble will be available on pay-per-view or via Peacock for fans in the U.S.
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Australian fans can catch the Royal Rumble live on Foxtel and Kayo, while streaming service Binge has also picked up all WWE events for no extra cost.
Outside of the U.S., Royal Rumble will be available on the WWE Network.
WWE Royal Rumble 2023 PPV Price: How much does the Royal Rumble 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.
WWE Royal Rumble 2023 location
The Royal Rumble will take place inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The arena can hold up to 64,000+ people.
How much do tickets for WWE Royal Rumble 2023 cost?
Tickets for the 2023 Royal Rumble start at $82, per TicketSmarter.
Prices then range from $100, $200, $300, $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, $1,000, $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, $5,000, and $6,571.
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WWE Royal Rumble 2023 odds, favorites
Per BetOnline:
Men's Royal Rumble match odds
- Cody Rhodes (-160)
- Sami Zayn (+200)
- The Rock (+350)
- Seth Rollins (+800)
- Kevin Owens (+1600)
- Drew McIntyre (+2000)
- Riddle (+2000)
- Gunther (+2200)
- Theory (+2500)
- AJ Styles (+2500)
Women's Royal Rumble match odds
- Rhea Ripley (-115)
- Becky Lynch (+250)
- Bayley (+500)
- Raquel Rodriguez (+500)
- Alexa Bliss (+600)
- Asuka (+1400)
- Liv Morgan (+1600)
- Charlotte Flair (+2000)
- Bianca Belair (+2000)
- Ronda Rousey (+3300)
WWE Royal Rumble 2023 match card
- Men’s Royal Rumble match
- Women’s Royal Rumble match
- Roman Reigns (c) vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title
- Bianca Belair (c) vs. Alexa Bliss for the WWE RAW Women’s Title
- Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight in a Mountain Dew Pitch Black match