The February 27, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown will air live from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, serving as the go-home show for the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. The card features four confirmed matches, including a WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship defense, and appearances by Men’s Elimination Chamber participants. This marks the show's return to the USA Network after two weeks on Syfy due to Olympic coverage.
WWE has confirmed the lineup for the February 27, 2026, episode of SmackDown, airing live at 8 p.m. ET from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The event, broadcast on the USA Network in the United States and Netflix internationally, acts as the final buildup to the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view scheduled for the following night.
The confirmed matches include The Miz facing Oba Femi in the men's division and Candice LeRae taking on Jordynne Grace in the women's division. Uncle Howdy will compete in his first SmackDown match since January against Solo Sikoa. Additionally, RHIYO—consisting of Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky—will defend their WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles against The Irresistible Forces, made up of Lash Legend and Nia Jax.
Men’s Elimination Chamber participants are set to appear, including Cody Rhodes, Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans, Jey Uso, LA Knight, and Randy Orton, as noted in previews. One source mentions a meeting among these competitors, highlighting their involvement ahead of the pay-per-view.
Attendance figures show 8,164 tickets distributed so far, with the arena's capacity at 22,090 when configured for basketball. This episode returns SmackDown to the USA Network after a two-week stint on Syfy, which aired during the Winter Olympics coverage. Next week's show is scheduled for the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, with no matches announced yet.
The lineup draws from multiple wrestling news outlets, ensuring a mix of established rivalries and title stakes to build anticipation for Elimination Chamber.
