WWE is coming back to United Center for a major wrestling event on Saturday, Feb. 28. According to the official WWE announcement, this will be the first Premium Live Event at the venue in over 30 years. The United Center, America's biggest indoor arena, last hosted a WWE pay-per-view in August 1994, when SummerSlam opened the newly built stadium. WWE is working with Choose Chicago, the city's tourism organization, to bring this exciting event to wrestling fans. Alex Varga, who helps run WWE's business operations, said Chicago fans are known for their amazing energy and passion. The company is thrilled to return to this historic venue after so long.
Ticket sales and premium packages
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Tickets went on sale on Nov. 20, 2025 and are available through Ticketmaster's website, as stated in WWE's corporate press release.
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The WWE corporate announcement mentioned that special Priority Passes are sold through their partner company, On Location. These premium packages include better seats, special parties where fans can meet wrestlers, and chances to take exclusive photos. These packages give fans extra experiences beyond just watching the matches.
CM Punk takes center stage
The promotional poster for the event puts Chicago native CM Punk in the main spotlight, according to F4W Online coverage. Other featured wrestlers include Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, and several rising stars. Punk holds the World Heavyweight Championship in WWE.
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The F4W Online report notes that the United Center holds special meaning for Punk, since he returned to professional wrestling there in 2021. This event happens on the path to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas in April. The show will probably include men's and women's Elimination Chamber matches that determine who competes at WrestleMania.
Originally published on November 20, 2025
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