{"id":146030,"date":"2025-11-13T14:52:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T19:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=146030"},"modified":"2025-11-13T14:57:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T19:57:53","slug":"wwe-returns-to-chicago-for-elimination-chamber-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/11\/13\/wwe-returns-to-chicago-for-elimination-chamber-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE Returns to “Largest Indoor Arena in the United States” for Upcoming Major PLE"},"content":{"rendered":"

WWE is bringing Elimination Chamber 2026 to the United Center as announced on Wednesday in a joint statement with Choose Chicago. This will be the first WWE PLE at the United Center in over three decades and first WWE show there since 2018. It should be noted that WWE opened up the United Center in August 1994 with SummerSlam the first event held there.<\/p>\n

WWE once had a strong presence in the United Center up until the mid 2010s but the building is more known as AEW territory now with the promotion having hosted Forbidden Door in 2022 and All Out in 2023. Prior to that in 2021, AEW held the second episode of Rampage, titled ‘The First Dance,’ which paved the way for CM Punk’s return to wrestling for the first time since 2014<\/a> (seven years). Now, if the promotional material is any indication, it appears Punk will once again be front and center for another big show at the United Center, an arena that hasn’t hosted any wrestling events since September, two years ago.<\/p>\n

You can read the full press release below:<\/a><\/p>\n

Elimination Chamber 2026 Heads to United Center<\/h2>\n
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November 13,\u00a02025\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 WWE, in partnership with Choose Chicago, the city\u2019s official destination marketing organization,\u00a0today announced that it will return to the United Center in Chicago, the largest indoor arena in the United States, for\u00a0Elimination Chamber\u00a0<\/em>on Saturday, February 28, 2026.<\/p>\n

This marks the first WWE Premium Live Event to be held at the United Center in more than three decades. In August 1994,\u00a0SummerSlam\u00a0<\/sup><\/em>made history as the first sports event to open the iconic venue.\u00a0Elimination Chamber<\/em>\u00a02026 builds on Chicago\u2019s rich history of hosting WWE events, including\u00a0WrestleMania<\/em>,\u00a0Survivor Series<\/em>,\u00a0Money In\u00a0The\u00a0Bank<\/em>,\u00a0Backlash<\/em>\u00a0and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cFamous for its phenomenally passionate fans, Chicago is a city that\u00a0WWE Superstars consistently circle on the calendar every year,\u201d said Alex Varga, Co-Head of Revenue, WWE. \u201cWe 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\u2019s position as a world-class sports and entertainment destination.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWWE\u2019s highly anticipated return to the United Center is going to electrify Chicago\u201d said Kristen Reynolds, President and CEO of Choose Chicago. \u201cMajor 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\u2014this is another win for our city and a testament to why no one does big moments better than we do.\u201d<\/p>\n

“More than 30 years ago, the United Center opened its doors with a historic SummerSlam event, and we\u2019re thrilled to welcome the return of a WWE Premium Live Event to the arena,\u201d said Joe Myhra, EVP and COO of the United Center. \u201cWe look forward to once again showcasing WWE\u2019s incredible talent and bring fans from across the country together for an unforgettable night in Chicago.”<\/p>\n

Tickets for\u00a0Elimination Chamber\u00a0<\/em>will go on sale starting Thursday, November 20 at 10am CT via\u00a0Ticketmaster.com<\/u><\/a>. Fans can purchase tickets during an exclusive presale by visiting\u00a0Ticketmaster.com<\/u><\/a>\u00a0starting Wednesday, November 19 at\u00a010am CT until 11:59pm CT. To register to be the first to hear about pre-sale opportunities for\u00a0Elimination\u00a0Chamber<\/em>, please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/ec2026<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additionally,\u00a0Elimination Chamber<\/em>\u00a0Priority Passes will soon be available through exclusive partner On Location, offering fans premium seating, hospitality events featuring Superstar appearances, exclusive photo opportunities, and more. To learn more about\u00a0Elimination Chamber<\/em>\u00a0Priority Passes, please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/onlocationexp.com\/elimination<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks, has hosted more than 200 events each year since opening in 1994, including marquee sports events such as the NCAA Basketball Tournament and\u00a0SummerSlam.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/strong><\/p>\n

Header photo \u2013 WWE \u2013<\/span><\/em>\u00a0Stay tuned to the\u00a0Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/a> for more on Elimination Chamber 2026 and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world, as well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world. You can check out WWE programming on Netflix<\/a>\u00a0(Raw),\u00a0USA Network<\/a>\u00a0(SmackDown),\u00a0The CW<\/a>\u00a0(NXT), and\u00a0Peacock<\/a>\u00a0(archives and premium live event streaming). You can follow WWE on social media and relive top moments on\u00a0YouTube<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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