In an exclusive interview with Case Lowe, executive producer of Q101’s Brian & Kenzie, AEW President Tony Khan announced that AEW would be returning to Chicagoland for the first time in 2026 with the return of All Out, which will take place at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on Saturday, September 26.
AEW issued the following press release on the announcement of All Out:
All Elite Wrestling today announced that NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, IL will host AEW All Out on Saturday, September 26. The event will air live around the world on pay-per-view.
Tickets for AEW All Out will go on sale Monday, July 13 at 10:00am CST via Ticketmaster.com and AEWTix.com. Fans interested in early access presale opportunities can register to become an AEW Insider by visiting allelitewrestling.com/aew-insider.
Additional information on AEW All Out 2026 will be announced in the near future.
In addition to the announcement of All Out, Khan and Lowe discussed AEW’s ongoing relationship with New Japan Pro Wrestling and how their recent sale might change their relationship, Khan’s level of involvement in the day-to-day operations of CMLL, how a Bobby Heenan angle helped kickstart one of the hottest programs in AEW history, and more.
