WWE returning to Saudi Arabia for Night of Champions 2026

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WWE has officially set a date for its return to Saudi Arabia.

Confirming what had previously been reported, the company announced today that Night of Champions 2026 will be held in Riyadh on Saturday, June 27. This is WWE’s second trip to Saudi Arabia this year, with the country already having hosted Royal Rumble at the end of January.

There had been some uncertainty over whether the war between United States & Israel and Iran would impact WWE’s plans for Saudi Arabia, but the promotion is continuing with this event and moving forward with WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh in 2027.

Night of Champions was also held in Saudi Arabia in 2023 and 2025, with the latter being headlined by a match between John Cena and CM Punk on Cena’s retirement tour.

With this addition, here’s a look at WWE’s updated PLE schedule for 2026:

  • Saturday, May 9: Backlash at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida
  • Sunday, May 31: Clash in Italy at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy
  • Saturday, June 27: Night of Champions at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2: SummerSlam at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Sunday, September 6: Money in the Bank at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
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