WWE announced the 2026 matchups for the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments after Clash in Italy. According to the tournament format, four-person elimination matches will be held in the first stage. After these matches, the last four men and women will remain, and the final matchups will be determined by one-on-one matches. Winners will be crowned at Night of Champions and earn the right to compete for the championship at SummerSlam. On the men's side, on the left section are Penta, Oba Femi, Solo Sikoa, and Carmelo Hayes. In the same section, Dominik Mysterio, Bron Breakker, Trick Williams, and Damian Priest will also compete. On the right section, Seth Rollins, Je’Von Evans, Talla Tonga, and Ricky Saints; as well as Jey Uso, LA Knight, Royce Keys, and Finn Balor will face off. On the women's side, Liv Morgan enters the tournament as the champion. On the left section, the matchups are Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, and Chelsea Green. On the same side, Sol Ruca, Lyra Valkyria, Charlotte Flair, and Jade Cargill are also present. On the right section, Roxanne Perez, Iyo Sky, Giulia, and Lash Legend; in the other matchup, Bayley, Raquel Rodriguez, Jacy Jayne, and Kiana James will compete.