WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 Date & Location Confirmed

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The date and location for WWE Elimination Chamber have been confirmed for next year, marking a historic return to a venue.

WWE starts off 2026 with the previously announced Royal Rumble on January 31, with that event taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The next Premium Live Event on the calendar has now been confirmed to be Elimination Chamber, with WWE confirming that the event will take place on February 28 from Chicago’s United Center.

Commenting on the annoucement, Triple H tweeted:

“Three decades in the making…

“@WWE’s return to the @UnitedCenter marks a historic return to Chicago for #WWEChamber in 2026.”

As would be expected for a Chicago-based event, CM Punk is prominently featured on the poster for Elimination Chamber, along with: Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Becky Lynch, Bron Breakker, Jey Uso, Tiffany Stratton and IYO SKY.

An official WWE press release would also provide further details, noting that the United Center was host to SummerSlam in 1994, reading as follows:

November 13, 2025 – WWE, in partnership with Choose Chicago, the city’s official destination marketing organization, today announced that it will return to the United Center in Chicago, the largest indoor arena in the United States, for Elimination Chamber on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

This marks the first WWE Premium Live Event to be held at the United Center in more than three decades. In August 1994, SummerSlam® made history as the first sports event to open the iconic venue. Elimination Chamber 2026 builds on Chicago’s rich history of hosting WWE events, including WrestleMania®, Survivor Series®, Money In The Bank®, Backlash® and more.

“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.”

After Elimination Chamber, it’ll be a two-night WrestleMania, with WWE returning to the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 & 19.

Three decades in the making… @WWE’s return to the @UnitedCenter marks a historic return to Chicago for #WWEChamber in 2026. pic.twitter.com/J9o3R9TVXN

— Triple H (@TripleH) November 13, 2025