WWE RAW tonight (January 5, 2026): Start time in India, USA, UK, Australia & more

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Published at :January 5, 2026 at 6:57 PM

Modified at :January 5, 2026 at 6:57 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 WWE 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 one-year anniversary of the Red Brand on Netflix, as its first episode premiered on January 6, 2025, ushering in a new era for WWE.

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 Tonight (January 5, 2026): Start Time

United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico: 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM PT (Monday)
Canada: 08 PM ET (Monday)
United Kingdom & Ireland: 01 AM BST (Tuesday)
India: 6:30 AM IST (Tuesday)
Bangladesh: 07 AM BST (Tuesday)
Saudi Arabia: 04 AM AST (Tuesday)
Australia: 11 AM AEST/ 12 AM AEDT (Tuesday)
France: 02 AM CEST (Tuesday)
Brazil: 10 PM BRT (Monday)
Mexico: 07 PM CST (Monday)
Singapore: 09 AM SGT (Tuesday)

When and where will the first WWE 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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