WWE is preparing a major wrestling takeover in Chicago for 2026, centered around the Elimination Chamber premium live event. According to PWInsider, WWE’s Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event is tentatively scheduled for February 28, 2026, at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois
The current strategy includes bringing SmackDown to Chicago the night before the PLE on Friday, February 27, followed by Elimination Chamber on Saturday. Additionally, WWE is reportedly discussing even more shows throughout the weekend — including potential NXT-branded events and even collaboration discussions involving AAA talent. The aim, according to the report, is to transform the city into a wrestling hub for the weekend, offering fans an immersive experience.
However, WWE’s plans could still evolve. The February 28 date is not yet finalized, and internal discussions suggest WWE may shift the event a week earlier or later depending on AEW’s pay-per-view schedule. This could serve as a strategic counter-programming move, continuing WWE’s trend of Saturday PLEs to better compete with other major sporting broadcasts — and now, possibly to go head-to-head with AEW.
If these plans are finalized, the Elimination Chamber weekend in Chicago could become one of the most stacked and anticipated wrestling weekends in recent memory. Featuring stars from WWE’s main roster, NXT, and possibly AAA talent, the Elimination Chamber weekend is shaping up to be a massive stop on the Road to WrestleMania in 2026.
