Whether or not WWE would move Crown Jewel 2026, which is set to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been a hot topic given tensions with Iran, and the location has been moved.

However, it is not in the way some would expect. The show is still slated to be held in Riyadh but at Kingdom Arena instead of Riyadh Season Stadium, according to the Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer.

Despite warnings and travel alerts from the U.S. government, WWE appears set to hold Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia. The PLE will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7.

When is WWE Crown Jewel 2026?

Crown Jewel will be held on Nov. 7. For those on the East Coast, the PLE will begin at 12 pm EST. It will air on ESPN's streaming service in the United States and Netflix elsewhere.

It's not overly surprising that Crown Jewel is being held in Saudi Arabia. Traditionally, the PLE has been held there with the exception of last year's event, which was held in Perth, Australia.

WWE has a multi-year partnership with Saudi Arabia. The company usually holds two PLEs in Saudi Arabia every year. In 2027, WrestleMania will be held in Riyadh.

Four matches have been announced for the event. WWE will hold its annual champion vs. champion matches between Monday Night RAW and Friday Night SmackDown's world champions.

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That means that World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns will face either Sami Zayn or Trick Williams. Zayn and Williams will face for the Undisputed WWE Championship on the Oct. 30 edition of SmackDown.

Women's World Champion Liv is also slated to face Chelsea Green or Nikki Bella. Green will defend the title against Bella during the Oct. 30 episode of SmackDown.

Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will continue their feud with a “Last Man Standing” match. Lastly, The Vision's Bron Breakker and Austin Theory will defend the World Tag Team Championship against Penta and Je'Von Evans.