LOUISVILLE, Ky. – WWE Smackdown will return to the KFC Yum! Center on February 27 as part of the Road to Wrestlemania. The show will be the last before WWE’s Premium Live Event, Elimination Chamber, scheduled for Chicago in 2026, headlining several key championship matches.
Upcoming Matches and Championship Defenses at Elimination Chamber
At Elimination Chamber, CM Punk is set to defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor, while AJ Lee, Punk’s wife, will challenge Becky Lynch for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship. The event will also feature two Elimination Chamber matches to determine the number one contenders for the Undisputed WWE Championship and the women’s world title.
Featured WWE Superstars and Current Champions on Smackdown
The Smackdown roster includes top WWE Superstars such as Cody Rhodes, Trick Williams, Chelsea Green, Carmelo Hayes, Aleister Black, Zelina, Charlotte Flair, and Jacob Fatu. Champions appearing on the show include Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre, WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill, United States Champion Carmelo Hayes, Women’s United States Champion Giulia, and WWE Tag Team Champions Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga as part of the MFTs.
Ticket Availability and Event Importance
Tickets for the Smackdown event at the KFC Yum! Center remain available to fans. This show represents a crucial buildup to the intense championship matches at the Elimination Chamber, setting the stage for Wrestlemania and continuing to highlight key performers in the WWE roster.
