WWE Crown Jewel 2026 Event Status Update – U.S. Embassy Riyadh Issues New Security Alert Following Missie Attacks On King Khalid International Airport

WWE is currently scheduled to be holding their Crown Jewel 2026 event on November 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This upcoming event’s status in Saudi Arabia is currently uncertain following the United States Department of State issuing an official update this past September to their existing Level 3 travel advisory in regards to Saudi Arabia over issues involving the Iran war. The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh had recently issued a new security alert warning their citizens in the country over issues involving the current conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh issued a new security alert to their citizens in the country following missile attacks on the King Khalid International airport in Riyadh earlier today.

“Security Alert: U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia (October 10, 2026)

The U.S. Mission is aware of attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10 and strongly recommends all U.S. citizens avoid this airport and surrounding areas.

U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization to use the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

U.S. citizens should be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport.

U.S. Government Employee Travel Restrictions:

U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization to use the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to travel within 20 miles of the Yemen border due to safety risks and need special authorization for travel to the provinces of Jizan, Asir, Najran, and the cities of Qatif, Yanbu, and Taif.”