Is WWE Royal Rumble free to watch if I have a Netflix subscription or do I have to buy pay-per-view?

The first significant WWE PLE to be aired live on Netflix is scheduled to be THE Royal Rumble.

As the future of sports entertainment takes shape, the top streaming service in the world has agreed to become the new home of WWE’s pay-per-view offerings.

After 10 years, it was announced in December 2024 that WWE Network would no longer serve as the primary supplier.

WWE stated: “In certain places across the world, WWE Network will no longer be accessible on January 1, 2025.

“After January 1, Netflix will be the new exclusive home of WWE in these countries.”

“Netflix will bringWWE’s electrifying contentall to one place in some international markets, including weekly shows, Monday Night RAW, SmackDown and NXT, PLUS Premium Live Events (PLEs) such as WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam.”

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RAW has already shown on Netflix’s weekly flagship program, which is apparently valued at an astounding $5 billion.

In the past, wrestling fans would have had to be network subscribers. In the UK, viewers could watch every match on TNT Sports for a one-time pay.

Is the 2025 Royal Rumble free to watch on Netflix?

Yes, Netflix viewers will be able to watch the 38th annual Rumble for free if they already have a subscription; this offer is only available to UK consumers.

Fans in the UK can watch the action live if they already have a Netflix account.

You must register for a Netflix account here for $4.99 if you don’t already have one.

The Rumble will be aired on Peacock, a streaming service that WWE has a contract with in the United States through 2026.

What Netflix plan is needed to watch WWE?

Currently, Netflix provides a range of plans for its consumers, including a premium subscription and two regular packages, one of which includes advertisements.

Every package includes access to all WWE live events on Netflix.

Royal Rumble 2025: Date and how to follow

For the first time in 2025, the Royal Rumble will not be held in January; instead, it will take place on Saturday, February 1.

The event will take place in Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium.

For wrestling fans in the UK, action will begin at midnight, while for those in the US, it will begin at 6 p.m. Eastern time or 3 p.m. Pacific time.