WWE returns to Saudi Arabia this weekend for Night of Champions 2026, the 15th major event in the kingdom under a 10-year partnership. The event streams live on Netflix on Saturday, June 27, at 6pm UK time (1pm ET/10am PT).
Card and implications
The six-match card includes three championship bouts: Cody Rhodes defends the WWE Title against GUNTHER and Sami Zayn; Tiffany Stratton puts the WWE Women's United States Title on the line against Jade Cargill; and Trick Williams defends the United States Title against Ricky Saints. A Steel Cage grudge match features Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker. The King of the Ring final pits Jey Uso against Oba Femi, while the Queen of the Ring final sees Iyo Sky face Liv Morgan.
According to WWE analyst Alistair McGeorge, the event has massive implications for the company's future. He noted that Oba Femi's path is clear: if he loses to Jey Uso, Brock Lesnar could cost him, setting up a rubber match at SummerSlam. If Oba wins, he could retire Lesnar on night one and beat Roman Reigns the next night, becoming an instant megastar.
How to watch on Netflix
All WWE events except Saturday Night's Main Event are available live or on demand via Netflix as part of a regular subscription. For most viewers outside the US, WWE on Netflix includes live Raw, NXT, SmackDown, monthly premium live events, and a library of historic events. The behind-the-scenes series WWE Unreal returns in July for season 3, featuring John Cena, Matt Cardona, CM Punk, and Liv Morgan.
WrestleMania in the UK?
Following WWE's recent UK tour, speculation about WrestleMania heading to Europe has resurfaced. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has voiced support, but the financial demands from WWE could be a stumbling block. Cody Rhodes, speaking in Sheffield, said he likely has only five years left as an active wrestler and is adamant the UK should host WrestleMania before he retires. The earliest possible date is 2028, after Saudi Arabia hosts the first international Mania in 2027. McGeorge noted that mainland European crowds have overtaken UK fans in passion, and logistical issues like stadium availability and April weather remain challenges.
