Early Match Predictions For WWE Elimination Chamber 2026
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WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 will be the final stop before WrestleMania 42!
The road to WrestleMania 42 rolls into Chicago on Saturday, February 28, when WWE Elimination Chamber takes over the United Center. With the Royal Rumble now in the rear-view mirror, where Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan emerged victorious, WWE enters its most unpredictable stretch of the year.
No official card has been announced yet, but storylines across Raw and SmackDown are already pointing toward a stacked, high-stakes event.
Here are five way-too-early match predictions for Elimination Chamber 2026, including what hometown hero CM Punk could be doing on one of the biggest nights of the road to WrestleMania.
CM Punk vs Finn Balor – World Heavyweight Championship
A rematch between CM Punk and Finn Balor feels less like speculation and more like inevitability. Punk already defeated Balor for the World Heavyweight Championship in Ireland, a match that ended with a rare show of mutual respect between two veterans.
That respect didn’t last long. Balor shocked fans by attacking Punk the following week during Punk’s match with AJ Styles, instantly reigniting the rivalry.
Chicago is the perfect stage for chapter two. While there’s almost zero chance of Balor dethroning Punk in his hometown, the emotional stakes and big-fight feel make this a logical marquee title defense.
Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill – WWE Women’s Championship
It’s Tiffy Time once again. Tiffany Stratton returned at the Royal Rumble with momentum and unfinished business, and that business leads directly to Jade Cargill.
Cargill defeated Stratton at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1 to win the WWE Women’s Championship. Elimination Chamber presents Stratton with a chance at revenge in a high-profile singles setting.
Even if Stratton doesn’t regain the title, this match keeps her out of the Chamber itself while maintaining her position near the top of the division. It’s a clean, star-driven championship clash that fits WWE’s current booking philosophy.
Women’s Elimination Chamber tag team match for the Women’s tag team championship
Instead of the traditional singles format, WWE could shake things up with a women’s tag team Elimination Chamber match. Champions Rhiyo would defend their Women’s Tag Team Titles against a stacked field.
The challengers could include The Kabuki Warriors, Bella Twins, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Bayley & Lyra Valkyria, and The Judgment Day duo of Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez.
It would be a refreshing twist on the Chamber concept. More importantly, it would spotlight WWE’s women’s tag division in a way fans rarely get to see.
Men’s Elimination Chamber – Undisputed WWE Championship on the line
If WWE wants chaos, this is how you do it. Drew McIntyre defending the Undisputed WWE Championship inside the Chamber against five elite challengers feels WrestleMania-level massive.
Potential entrants include Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu, Sami Zayn, Randy Orton, and Damian Priest. Every man in this match has a believable path to WrestleMania. That uncertainty is exactly what the Chamber is built for.
Ilja Dragunov vs Carmelo Hayes – United States Championship
Sometimes, the simplest matches steal the show. Carmelo Hayes defending the United States Championship against Ilja Dragunov would be pure intensity.
Hayes’ swagger clashes perfectly with Dragunov’s relentless, almost violent in-ring style. If this match happens, it could easily be the sleeper classic of the night.
When is WWE Elimination Chamber 2026?
The event takes place on Saturday, February 28, with a 7:00 p.m. EST start time.
Where is Elimination Chamber 2026 being held?
The show will be hosted at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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