WWE is bringing its Elimination Chamber event to Chicago.
On Thursday, WWE announced the 2026 Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event would take place at the United Center in Chicago. Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com first reported the date and city, while Sports Business Journal reported the venue ahead of the WWE announcement.
The event will take place on February 28, 2026, marking the first WWE Premium Live Event or pay-per-view at the venue in more than 30 years. WWE partnered with Choose Chicago for the announcement.
“Famous for its phenomenally passionate fans, Chicago is a city that WWE Superstars consistently circle on the calendar every year,” said Alex Varga, Co-Head of Revenue, WWE. “We look forward to bringing our first Premium Live Event to the United Center in more than 30 years in partnership with Choose Chicago, whose work continues to solidify the city’s position as a world-class sports and entertainment destination.”
“WWE’s highly anticipated return to the United Center is going to electrify Chicago,” said Kristen Reynolds, President and CEO of Choose Chicago. “Major live events like this showcase Chicago as a year-round destination, filling our hotels, restaurants, and arenas with fans from around the country and broadcasting our energy and hospitality to millions more tuning in. Thank you to WWE for choosing Chicago—this is another win for our city and a testament to why no one does big moments better than we do.”
“More than 30 years ago, the United Center opened its doors with a historic SummerSlam event, and we’re thrilled to welcome the return of a WWE Premium Live Event to the arena,” said Joe Myhra, EVP and COO of the United Center. “We look forward to once again showcasing WWE’s incredible talent and bring fans from across the country together for an unforgettable night in Chicago.”
The United Center opened in August 1994. WWE brought its annual SummerSlam event to the arena, making it the first sports event in the building.
Tickets for Elimination Chamber will go on sale on Thursday, November 20, at 10 am CT on Ticketmaster.com. Fans can also purchase tickets during an exclusive presale by visiting Ticketmaster.com starting on Wednesday, November 19 at 10 am CT. Fans can register to learn more about pre-sale opportunities for Elimination Chamber at https://www.wwe.com/ec2026.
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