WWE Crown Jewel 2026 venue change confirmed as Riyadh Season announces refunds, fans await new location
WWE Crown Jewel 2026 is moving to a new venue, but the latest reports suggest the November 7 event will remain in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Riyadh Season announced the change on October 28 and confirmed that all existing ticket holders will receive full refunds. New tickets are expected to go on sale within 48 hours of the announcement. All ticket holders will receive a full refund, and tickets will be re-released to everyone within the next 48 hours.
Both matches are part of the champion-versus-champion format announced for the event. The announced card includes a World Tag Team Championship match featuring Bron Breakker and Austin Theory against Penta and Je’Von Evans. The organizers have not named the replacement venue or explained the reason for the move. WWE has also not issued a separate official statement confirming the new location. Riyadh Season Confirms WWE Crown Jewel Venue Change as Fans Await New Tickets The announcement came from the official Riyadh Season social media account, which shared a notice about the venue change. The message was clear about refunds and new ticket sales, but it did not give fans the name of the new location. The statement read: “We would like to inform you that ‘WWE Crown Jewel’ has been moved to a new venue. The scheduled matches are another reason fans are waiting for updates. Roman Reigns is set to face Sami Zayn in a men’s Crown Jewel Championship match. On the women’s side, Liv Morgan will take on Chelsea Green in the corresponding championship contest. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Cody Rhodes is also scheduled to face Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match. For now, the main update is the venue change and the refund plan. Fans still need confirmation of where the event will take place and when the new tickets will become available. Until WWE or Riyadh Season shares more details, the replacement venue remains unconfirmed. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
The show was originally announced for Riyadh Season Stadium at the King Abdullah Financial District. WWE and Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority confirmed the original location in September.
WWE Crown Jewel is still expected to take place in Riyadh, according to Fightful and PWInsider. These reports suggest that the event is moving to another location in the same city. The exact venue remains unknown, and WWE has yet to publicly confirm the change. The latest announcement changes that plan, but it does not confirm a change to the event date or host city.
WWE Crown Jewel is still listed for Saturday, November 7, with the advertised start time of 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT. There is also no confirmed announcement that the event date has changed.
However, the organizers have not said whether these issues played any part in the decision to change the venue. This means people who already bought tickets will need to follow the new ticket sale details. Riyadh Season has not explained whether previous buyers will get early access to the new tickets. The promotional graphic continues to show Riyadh as the host city. That detail, along with reports from wrestling news outlets, points to a change of venue within the city rather than a move to the United States. However, fans will need to wait for the organizers to confirm the exact location. Roman Reigns , Sami Zayn, Liv Morgan and Chelsea Green Remain on the WWE Crown Jewel Card The venue change comes as WWE faces questions about holding Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia amid security concerns in the region. Recent attacks on Saudi Arabia and travel warnings have raised concerns about possible disruptions.