WWE Elimination Chamber 2026: Date, Location, and What to Expect
The 2026 WWE Elimination Chamber, promoted as Elimination Chamber: Chicago, is scheduled to seize place on February 28, 2026, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. This event marks the 16th Elimination Chamber pay-per-view and livestreaming event produced by WWE, featuring wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown brands. It will be the first Elimination Chamber event held in the United States since 2021 and the first with live spectators in the country since 2020. Notably, this event will also be the first televised WWE event at the United Center in 32 years, and the first to livestream on the ESPN app in the United States. [1]
Event Details
- Date: February 28, 2026
- Location: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
- Brands: Raw & SmackDown
- Event Type: Pay-per-view and livestreaming event
What is Elimination Chamber?
The Elimination Chamber match is a multi-person elimination-based Steel Cage match where championships or future opportunities at championships are at stake. [1] It is known for its brutal and unpredictable nature.
Raw Preview: Road to Elimination Chamber
The February 2, 2026, episode of WWE Raw, airing live on Netflix from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, served as the move-home show for Elimination Chamber. [4] The show featured several qualifying matches and announcements:
- Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Bronson Reed vs. Jey Uso vs. Original El Grande Americano
- Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Raquel Rodriguez vs. IYO SKY vs. Kairi Sane
- Liv Morgan’s Decision: Liv Morgan announced which women’s title she will challenge for at WrestleMania 42.
- Tribute to AJ Styles
- Brock Lesnar Appearance
- Maxxine Dupri vs. Nattie
How to Watch
WWE Elimination Chamber will be available to stream live on Netflix internationally on February 28, 2026. [3] It will also be available as a pay-per-view event. [2]
Looking Ahead to WrestleMania 42
Elimination Chamber serves as a crucial stepping stone towards WrestleMania 42, with the outcomes of the Chamber matches likely to significantly impact the storylines and championship contenders for the biggest event of the year.