The Road to WrestleMania runs through Chicago as WWE brings Elimination Chamber to the Windy City.
One year removed from the most historic Chamber event in company history — the night when John Cena aligned with The Rock and turned heel — expectations are high. WWE needs a defining moment to spark WrestleMania season and recapture that same electricity.
There’s added urgency this time around. Ticket sales for WrestleMania 42 have reportedly moved slower than anticipated, with growing conversation around rising prices. For many fans, that debate isn’t just social media noise — it’s about real-life budgeting, requesting time off work, and avoiding unnecessary debt.
That makes Elimination Chamber pivotal from both a creative and business standpoint. Like last year, WWE has a blank canvas to generate true WrestleMania momentum. The question is simple: will they capitalize?
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When Is Elimination Chamber?
This year’s Elimination Chamber takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026. WWE officially announced the date via press release on November 13, 2025.
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The Saturday scheduling continues WWE’s trend under TKO's leadership of hosting premium live events on Saturdays — a strategic move aimed at maximizing attendance and avoiding competition with Sunday Night Football during the NFL regular season.
The event begins at 6 p.m. CST in Chicago, 7 p.m. ET, and 4 p.m. PT.
Pre-show coverage is expected to start at 4 p.m. CST.
Is Elimination Chamber on Netflix?
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Yes — if you live outside the United States (or use a VPN such as NordVPN).
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:
- DIRECTV
- FuboTV
- Hulu + Live TV
- Spectrum
- Verizon FiOS
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.