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WWE Sets Elimination Chamber 2026 for Chicago’s United Center on Feb. 28

The booking marks WWE’s first premium live event at the building since SummerSlam 1994.

Overview

  • Tickets go on presale Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. CT, with general on-sale beginning Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. CT.
  • WWE announced a partnership with Choose Chicago, whose CEO Kristen Reynolds touted the event’s draw for visitors and local businesses.
  • United Center executive Joe Myhra noted the arena opened with a WWE SummerSlam in 1994 and welcomed the return of a premium live event.
  • The event sits between the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia and WrestleMania in Las Vegas, underscoring its role on the road to WWE’s biggest show.
  • The 2025 Elimination Chamber shaped WrestleMania plans, including John Cena’s heel turn after winning the men’s match, highlighting the stakes typically attached to this stop.