WWE Enforcing New Blackout Policy Ahead of Elimination Chamber 2026

TLDR

WWE is enforcing new blackout rules in Chicago ahead of Elimination Chamber 2026, blocking watch parties in the area as part of an effort to increase ticket sales for the February 28 event at the United Center. This mirrors the same strategy WWE implemented in Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42, where businesses within a 50-mile radius were prohibited from hosting public viewing events. The Elimination Chamber 2026 card includes CM Punk vs. Finn Bálor for the World Heavyweight Title and AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch for the Women's Intercontinental Championship, along with men's and women's Elimination Chamber matches.