The excitement is building as WWE Elimination Chamber is set to explode onto screens this Saturday night. Fans in Chicago will be flocking to the United Center, with the action kicking off early in the evening. With four matches officially slated and the promise of high-stakes drama both in and out of the ring, this event is not to be missed. A last-minute twist on Smackdown has added a fresh face to the Elimination Chamber lineup, further heightening anticipation.
As we gear up for this electrifying event in the Windy City, here’s everything you need to know, including the full match card, when it starts, and how to watch.
- Four confirmed matches, including two Elimination Chamber bouts with WrestleMania 42 implications
- CM Punk defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor in Chicago — his hometown
- AJ Lee is the heavy favorite to win the Women’s Intercontinental Title from Becky Lynch
The WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 event is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.
For international fans, the show will be available at midnight GMT on Sunday, March 1st, in the UK, while Australian viewers can tune in at 10:00 AM AEDT.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Event: WWE Elimination Chamber 2026
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Venue: United Center — Chicago, Illinois
- Start Time: 7:00 PM Eastern
- US Stream: ESPN / ESPN App
- International Stream: Netflix
Start Time
In the United States, viewers can catch the event streaming live on ESPN via the ESPN App or with the ESPN Unlimited subscription. Those with qualifying TV provider credentials, such as DIRECTV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Spectrum, and Verizon FiOS, will also have access. Meanwhile, international audiences can enjoy the action through Netflix.
Internationally on Netflix, the show kicks off at midnight GMT (Sunday, March 1 in the UK) and 10:00 AM AEDT for Australian viewers.
How to Watch
In the United States, the event streams on ESPN via the ESPN App or ESPN Unlimited plan. Qualifying TV providers — including DIRECTV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Spectrum, and Verizon FiOS — can also use their credentials. Outside the US, the event streams on Netflix.
Full Card
World Heavyweight Championship
CM Punk (c) vs. Finn Balor
What’s at stake: Punk is the overwhelming favorite to retain. Roman Reigns won the Royal Rumble and selected Punk as his WrestleMania opponent. A Punk win sets up Punk vs. Reigns in Las Vegas. The real reason to watch is for Judgment Day involvement or the potential Chris Jericho return.
Men’s Elimination Chamber
Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. Logan Paul vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Trick Williams
What’s at stake: The winner earns an Undisputed WWE Championship match against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42. Rhodes is the favorite based on storyline momentum, but I’m picking LA Knight to win. The match also serves as a platform for Evans and Williams, two newly promoted talents.
Women’s Elimination Chamber
Tiffany Stratton vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka vs. Kiana James vs. Raquel Rodriguez
What’s at stake: The winner earns a WWE Women’s Championship match against Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42. Stratton enters as the leading contender, with Rodriguez and Ripley as possible winners and opponents for Cargill at WrestleMania 42.
Women’s Intercontinental Championship
Becky Lynch (c) vs. AJ Lee
What’s at stake: AJ Lee is the heavy favorite to win her first championship in over a decade. The backstory between Lee and Lynch has been brewing since Lee returned to help Punk earlier this year. As I noted in my coverage of big-event atmospheres, crowd energy in hometown title matches is a genuine variable.
The Crate Opening
Raw and SmackDown GMs Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis will reveal the contents of the mystery crate during the event.
WrestleMania 42 follows on April 18–19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Saturday night in Chicago is the last major checkpoint.
