WWE RAW tonight (January 5, 2026): Location, start time, match card & everything you need to know

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Published at :January 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM

Modified at :January 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM

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The first Raw of 2026 carries huge anticipation.

WWE kicked off 2026 with the return of SmackDown to a three-hour format, and the promotion is now set to deliver the first episode of the Red Brand of the year. To continue the New Year momentum, WWE will present a special Stranger Things–themed edition of Raw.

The first Monday Night Raw of 2026 is set to emanate live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The show will also mark the first anniversary of the Red Brand on Netflix, as its first episode premiered on January 6, 2025, ushering in a new era for WWE.

Where will the January 5, 2026, episode of WWE RAW be held?

WWE RAW Maxxine Dupri — (Courtesy: Getty)

The January 5, 2026, episode of WWE Raw is set to air live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, USA.

Matches announced for WWE Raw (January 5, 2026)

Stranger Things crossover
CM Punk (c) vs Bron Breakker – World Heavyweight title match
The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) (c) vs Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky – Women’s Tag Team titles match
Maxxine Dupri (c) vs Becky Lynch – Women’s Intercontinental title match
Liv Morgan vs Lyra Valkyria
Adam Pearce teases Chris Jericho’s WWE return

WWE Raw Timings & Telecast Details

Country/Region	Time	Telecast
United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico	08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM PT (Monday)	Netflix
Canada	08 PM ET (Monday)	Netflix
United Kingdom & Ireland	01 AM BST (Tuesday)	Netflix
India	6:30 AM IST (Tuesday)	Netflix
Bangladesh	07 AM BST (Tuesday)	Sony Sports Network
Saudi Arabia	04 AM AST (Tuesday)	Netflix
Australia	11 AM AEST/ 12 AM AEDT (Tuesday)	Netflix
France	02 AM CEST (Tuesday)	AB1
Brazil	10 PM BRT (Monday)	Netflix
Mexico	07 PM CST (Monday)	Netflix
Singapore	09 AM SGT (Tuesday)	Netflix
China	09 AM CST (Tuesday)	iQIYI
Nigeria	02 AM WAT (Tuesday)	SuperSport & Showmax
South Africa	03 AM SAST (Tuesday)	SuperSport & Showmax
Germany	02 AM CET (Tuesday)	ProSieben Maxx

When and where will the first Raw of 2026 take place?

The first Monday Night Raw of 2026 is set to emanate live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Where can fans tune in to catch all the action?

WWE fans can tune into Netflix (excluding select markets) to catch all the action live at 8 PM ET.

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