The road to WrestleMania 41 officially begins this weekend as WWE presents the highly anticipated 2025 Royal Rumble premium live event. One of the biggest nights in wrestling will take place at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, setting the stage for WrestleMania’s main event. This is one of the most watched PLE of WWE in India and this year’s Royal Rumble is the most stacked Rumble ever!
Two of the most crucial matches of the night will be the traditional Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble matches, where 30 Superstars battle for a guaranteed championship opportunity at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. Additionally, the Undisputed WWE Championship and WWE Tag Team Championships will be on the line in high-stakes encounters.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Royal Rumble 2025, including the full match card, start time, and where to watch.
WWE Royal Rumble 2025: Venue, Date & Start Time
- Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025 (Feb 2 in India)
- Time: 6:00 PM ET (USA) | 4:30 AM IST, February 2 (India) | 11:00 PM GMT (UK); Kick-off show start at 2:30 AM IST
- Live Streaming: Peacock (USA), Sony Sports Network & SonyLiv (India), Netflix (International)
WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Confirmed Match Card
30-Woman Royal Rumble Match
- Charlotte Flair, Bayley, Nia Jax, Bianca Belair, Naomi, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Iyo Sky, Lyra Valkyria, Ivy Nile, plus surprise entrants.
- The winner earns a Women’s World Championship match at WrestleMania 41. They can challenge either Rhea Ripley or Tiffany Stratton for the title (if the two remain champions till the WrestleMania).
WWE Tag Team Championship—Two-Out-Of-Three Falls Match
- DIY (c) (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) vs. Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
- DIY defends their titles in what promises to be an intense showdown.
Undisputed WWE Championship—Ladder Match
- Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Kevin Owens
- After weeks of intense rivalry, the championship will hang above the ring as Rhodes and Owens battle in a ladder match for supremacy.
30-Man Royal Rumble Match
- John Cena, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, Rey Mysterio, LA Knight, Logan Paul, Shinsuke Nakamura, Penta, Chad Gable, Bron Breakker, and Carmelo Hayes, plus mystery entrants.
- The winner secures a spot in the main event of WrestleMania 41 for a World Championship opportunity. The winner could either challenge Cody Rhodes or Gunther (if the two remain champions till the WrestleMania).
What to expect at Royal Rumble 2025?
Men’s Royal Rumble Match
The Men’s Royal Rumble match is stacked with legendary superstars, including John Cena, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns. With Cena reportedly competing in his final Royal Rumble match, the stakes are incredibly high. CM Punk has also declared his intention to headline WrestleMania, while Reigns, Rollins, and McIntyre all remain top contenders. With potential surprise entrants, this year’s Royal Rumble could be one of the most unpredictable in history.
The deal between WWE and TNA could also mean we could see the TNA superstars making surprising entries. The likes of Joe Hendry and Jeff Hardy could come in. Meanwhile, the hot favourite to win the match is CM Punk, who will challenge Rhodes if he gets an opportunity.
Women’s Royal Rumble Match
Charlotte Flair makes her long-awaited return to WWE, and she’s immediately considered a favourite to win. However, former winners like Bayley and Bianca Belair are also strong contenders, while potential surprise entrants like Becky Lynch and NXT’s Giulia could shake up the match. This year’s women’s Rumble has the potential to be one of the most thrilling editions yet.
The Women’s gimmick matches have always bettered the Men’s matches in terms of quality and the same could be expected this time. The return of Alexa Bliss and Becky Lynch would definitely get massive pop in Indianapolis.
Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens – Ladder Match
The rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens has reached its peak, with Owens stealing the Winged Eagle WWE Championship. Their ladder match will not only determine who leaves as champion but could also set the stage for WrestleMania 41’s main event. Expect chaos, high-flying spots, and brutal ladder attacks in this must-watch encounter.
One should not rule out the possibility of the return of Randy Orton, who has been sidelined after Owens hit him with a piledriver. Orton could help Rhodes retain the title, thus setting up the feud between the Viper vs KO.
How to Watch WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Live?
India
- Time: 4:30 AM IST, February 2 (Sunday)
- TV: Sony Sports Network (Sony Liv, Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 1 HD, Sony Ten 3, Sony Ten 4)
- Streaming: SonyLiv, Netflix
USA
- Time: 6:00 PM ET, February 1 (Saturday)
- Streaming: Peacock
UK
- Time: 11:00 PM GMT, February 1 (Saturday)
- Streaming: WWE Network/ Netflix
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