WWE NXT airs tonight (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, live on The CW starting at 8:00 PM ET.
This is the final NXT before the Royal Rumble, and the brand continues building toward the NXT Championship Ladder Match on February 3. Tonight's show features continued qualifiers for that six-man ladder match to crown a new champion. Here's everything you need to know including start times, how to watch, and the full card.
How to Watch WWE NXT Tonight
| Date | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 |
| Venue | WWE Performance Center, Orlando, FL |
| Channel | The CW (US) / Netflix (International) |
| US Start Time | 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT |
| UK Start Time | 1:00 AM GMT (Wednesday) |
| India Start Time | 6:30 AM IST (Wednesday) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
WWE NXT Match Card for January 27, 2026
Here are the matches and segments announced for tonight's show:
NXT Championship Ladder Match Qualifiers
Additional qualifiers to be announced
WWE will continue the qualifying series for the February 3 NXT Championship Ladder Match. Sean Legacy and Shiloh Hill have already punched their tickets to the six-man ladder match following victories on January 20. Tonight's show will add more competitors to the field.
Royal Rumble Build
NXT stars declare for the Rumble
With the Royal Rumble just four days away in Riyadh, expect NXT competitors to declare their intentions for both the Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches. NXT talent have historically made strong showings in the Rumble.
More matches will be announced throughout the day. Check back for updates as WWE confirms the full card.
Key Storylines Heading Into Tonight
The NXT Championship picture: Oba Femi's shocking decision to vacate the NXT Championship at New Year's Evil has thrown the brand into chaos. A six-man ladder match on February 3 will crown a new champion. Sean Legacy earned his spot by defeating Eli Knight, while Shiloh Hill overcame Josh Briggs. Four more qualifiers remain to be determined over the next week.
North American Championship scene: Ethan Page continues his dominant reign as NXT North American Champion after successfully defending against debuting star Elio LeFleur last week. Who will step up to challenge Page next?
TNA partnership continues: ZaRuca have earned the next shot at the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Titles after winning a three-way contender's match. The NXT-TNA crossover has brought fresh matchups and talent exchanges to both brands.
Road to Royal Rumble 2026
Royal Rumble 2026 takes place Saturday, January 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Drew McIntyre defends the WWE Championship and multiple NXT stars are expected to enter the 30-person Rumble matches.
Tonight's NXT is the last chance for developmental stars to make an impression before the biggest event of the year's opening stretch. Expect big moments and statements as NXT's best position themselves for the Road to WrestleMania.
Follow SEScoops for live coverage and results from tonight's WWE NXT. We'll have match-by-match updates as they happen.