The 2026 Night of Champions takes place on Saturday. The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will held the event. It’s the 12th edition of the event and will feature wrestlers from WWE’s Raw and SmackDown brands. As the name suggests, every match on the card will have a championship on the line.
This marks WWE’s 15th major show in Saudi Arabia as part of their 10-year partnership supporting Saudi Vision 2030. It’s also the first Night of Champions to stream on ESPN in the United States.
The event will also host the finals of both the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments, celebrating their 25th and fourth editions respectively.
WWE Night Of Champions 2026: Match Card
Undisputed WWE Championship – Triple Threat Match
Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther vs. Sami Zayn
This triple threat was born from a chaotic chain of events. At Clash in Italy, Rhodes retained his title against Gunther, but the victory was controversial because the referee didn’t see that Gunther’s foot was under the bottom rope during the pinfall.
The situation escalated on SmackDown when Sami Zayn was the special guest referee for a Rhodes-Gunther rematch. Zayn fast-counted a pin for Rhodes after Gunther antagonized him. Rhodes insisted on restarting the match, but Zayn then attacked Gunther, leading to a no-contest. Rhodes then requested this triple threat match to settle things once and for all.
King of the Ring Final
Oba Femi vs. Jey Uso
This final pits the dominant “Ruler” Oba Femi against the veteran Jey Uso. The stakes are huge, as the winner gets a world title shot at SummerSlam. If Femi wins, it sets up a dream match with World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, which Femi has already hinted at. For Jey, the motivation might be family honor, with Reigns reportedly pushing him to win the tournament. If Lesnar interferes, it could cost Femi the match and set up a rubber match at SummerSlam.
Queen of the Ring Final
IYO SKY vs. Liv Morgan
This final features the Women’s World Champion, Liv Morgan, against IYO SKY. Morgan was a surprise entrant in the tournament and has stated her goal is to win all the gold, which would set up a title unification match against the injured Rhea Ripley at SummerSlam.
The personal tension is high. On Raw, Morgan attempted a cheap shot on SKY, who retaliated. SKY has called Morgan “insufferable” and vowed to win the crown. The ongoing drama within The Judgment Day, with Morgan’s strained relationships with Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, could also play a role in the match’s outcome.
WWE United States Championship
Trick Williams (c) vs. Ricky Saints
Ricky Saints earned this title opportunity by winning a #1 Contender’s Match against Carmelo Hayes. On the final SmackDown before the event, Williams and Saints came face-to-face, with Saints declaring that the “Trick Williams hype train” was about to end and that he would leave as the new champion.
WWE Women’s United States Championship
Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill
This is a rematch from a previous feud over the WWE Women’s Championship. Cargill, a former champion who came up short in her attempt to regain her old title, has now set her sights on Stratton’s United States Championship. The two have been feuding on SmackDown.
Steel Cage Match
Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker
This is the blowoff to a bitter, months-long feud. It started at WrestleMania, when Breakker returned and cost Rollins his match. Their rivalry is deeply personal because Rollins was the one who brought Breakker into The Vision, only for Breakker to later betray and kick him out of the group. They’ve traded wins, with Breakker winning at Backlash and Rollins winning on Raw.
WWE Night Of Champions 2026: How To Watch & Live Stream
WWE Night of Champions 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 27, from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event streams live on ESPN Unlimited and features several championship matches along with the King and Queen of the Ring finals. Both tournament winners will earn title shots at SummerSlam.
In the United States, the event will start at 1 PM ET. The fans in the United Kingdom can tune in at 6 PM BST on Saturday, June 27. For viewers in India, the event airs at 10:30 PM IST on Saturday, June 27. In Saudi Arabia, the event is scheduled for 8 PM AST on Saturday, June 27.
FAQs
Q. When is WWE Night of Champions 2026?
A. It takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Q. Where is WWE Night of Champions 2026 being held?
A. It will be held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Q. Who will compete in the Undisputed WWE Championship match?
A. Cody Rhodes (c), Gunther, and Sami Zayn will compete in a Triple Threat Match.
Q. What time does WWE Night of Champions 2026 start in India?
A. The event starts at 10:30 PM IST on Saturday, June 27.
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