Crown Jewel 2026 ticketing page lists The Venue (ANB Arena) in Riyadh after late venue change
Riyadh Season announced on October 28 that WWE's Crown Jewel 2026 Premium Live Event, scheduled for November 7 in Riyadh, will move to The Venue (ANB Arena) after the event's ticketing page was updated to show the indoor arena as the host location.
The switch follows weeks of uncertainty over the event's site amid growing security concerns in Saudi Arabia and reports that WWE had a backup location in the United States. WWE continued to promote Riyadh as the host city while construction work at the originally announced Riyadh Season Stadium at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) suggested the show might proceed in Saudi Arabia.
The updated ticketing listing identifies The Venue (ANB Arena) in Riyadh as the new host; that arena is also hosting the Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli boxing event. Riyadh Season's announcement of the change came days before the scheduled Premium Live Event on November 7.
Organisers said all existing ticket holders would receive full refunds and that tickets were expected to be released again within 48 hours. Riyadh Season posted: "#CrownJewel is moving to NEW LOCATION!!!Further details to be shared in next 48 Hrs. (courtesy @RiyadhSeason)#WWE #WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/BaMMRTNVhV"
The venue change follows security incidents including attacks on infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, among them King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The Venue (ANB Arena) is an indoor arena and smaller than the originally planned outdoor Riyadh Season Stadium; reports note the indoor setting may offer an additional security advantage, although there is no official announcement to that effect.
Four matches have been announced for the PLE: Roman Reigns vs Sami Zayn — Men’s Crown Jewel Championship match: The two champions will compete to determine this year’s Crown Jewel Champion; Liv Morgan vs Chelsea Green — Women’s Crown Jewel Championship match: The women’s champions will battle for the ceremonial distinction; Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton — Last Man Standing match: the only way to win is to leave the opponent unable to answer the referee’s ten-count; and Bron Breakker and Austin Theory vs Penta and Je’Von Evans — World Tag Team Championship match, with the reigning champions putting their titles on the line.
The Premium Live Event remains scheduled for November 7 in Riyadh with no announcement of a postponement or relocation outside Saudi Arabia; organisers have said further details will be shared within the next 48 hours.