
WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 goes down Saturday night at Chicago’s United Center, a pivotal stop on the Road to WrestleMania.
In the days leading up to the show, WWE has blitzed the media circuit. Talent are popping up across ESPN programming, pushing the stakes of the Chamber matches.
The card also leans heavily into Chicago energy. CM Punk and AJ Lee are central to the show's buzz as WWE returns to the home of Michael Jordan for the first time in over 30 years.
Elimination Chamber can reshape WrestleMania season in one night. A year ago, it was the event where John Cena shocked the industry with a heel turn. If WWE has anything even close to that magnitude planned for Saturday in the Windy City, this won’t just be a stop on the road — it’ll be a turning point.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Main Card Start Time: 7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CT / 4:00 p.m. PT
Streaming: ESPN (U.S.) / Netflix (International)
Location: United Center — Chicago, Illinois
World Heavyweight Championship Match
CM Punk (c) vs. Finn Bálor
Men’s Elimination Chamber Match
Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. Jey Uso vs. Je'Von Evans vs. Trick Williams
Women’s Elimination Chamber Match
Tiffany Stratton vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka vs. Kiana James vs. Raquel Rodriguez
Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match
Becky Lynch (c) vs. AJ Lee
Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis will reveal what is inside of the mystery crate.
For U.S. viewers, the event will stream through ESPN. According to ESPN’s website, the base Unlimited plan starts at $29.99 per month and provides access to ESPN’s networks and services. For an additional $6 per month, subscribers can bundle Disney+ and Hulu (with ads, not live TV).
Fans with an eligible live TV provider can also log in using their provider credentials.
Accepted providers include:
As of now, YouTube TV integration has not been officially rolled out by Google and Disney, so relying on YouTube TV credentials is not recommended.
Athlon Sports will provide live coverage of Elimination Chamber and every PLE.
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