The plans of WWE Night of Champions 2026 in Saudi Arabia are up in the air due to the ongoing regional conflict. The Premium Live Event was penciled in for June 27th, 2026, in Riyadh. Ongoing military conflict in the Middle East is raising questions about the event.
WWE has a 10-year deal with Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, worth at least $50 million per PLE. According to an insider report, the event is now considered “doubtful at best.”
Doubtful in Saudi Arabia
WrestleVotes on Fightful Select reports:
WWE’s Night of Champions PLE has been slated to take place in Saudi Arabia, but we have learned from sources in Stamford that it is now “doubtful at best” due to the ongoing conflicts across the region.
TKO reportedly sent an internal message to staff on March 4th, 2026, reiterating U.S. State Department guidance to leave Saudi Arabia and other Middle East regions due to expected increased hostilities. Riyadh has been targeted by Iranian drone attacks and counterattacks since late February 2026.
WWE's Perspective
Dave Meltzer has reported that the general sentiment within WWE regarding the likelihood of the event proceeding as planned due to the ongoing regional conflict. Meltzer said that "many within WWE are now under the impression that the summer pay-per-view event in the region is unlikely to go ahead unless the situation improves.?"
WWE held last year’s Night of Champions in Riyadh on June 28th and it took place after the 2023 edition in Jeddah. King and Queen of the Ring 2024 was also held in Jeddah in May. WrestleMania 43 remains scheduled for 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Formula One canceled its April 2026 races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain due to the conflict. Riyadh hosted the Royal Rumble earlier in 2026.
