02/02/2026
HQWS KSA is proud to have delivered WWE Royal Rumble 2026, which was a project characterised by scale, speed, and complexity.
Hosted in the heart of King Abdullah Financial District as part of Riyadh Season, a purpose-built venue was constructed within a 100,000 SQMT car park, transforming a blank urban site into a fully functioning WWE fan village and live arena. The venue accommodated a 25,000-seat stadium, supported global live broadcast, and was delivered through a 35-day ground-up build, utilising more than 131,000 cubic meters of scaffolding and a peak workforce of 650+ crew members per day.
Beyond the physical construction, HQWS was responsible for the entire operational ecosystem of the event - from traffic and transport strategy, crowd management and security coordination, to accreditation, ingress and egress planning, and the complete guest experience and journey across the site. This integrated delivery model ensured the venue functioned seamlessly from arrival through to show close, across multiple event days and complex broadcast demands.
The show culminated in a 6-minute fireworks and drone spectacle, closing the event with a large-scale visual moment set against the Riyadh skyline and reinforcing the ambition of the overall production.
Royal Rumble 2026 represented another landmark moment in Saudi Arabia’s live entertainment journey, showcasing the Kingdom’s ability to deliver large-scale, globally televised events in non-traditional environments, at pace.
We extend our sincere thanks to the General Entertainment Authority and WWE for their trust, collaboration, and shared ambition in bringing this project to life.