World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and its partner promotion, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, are preparing for their upcoming Worlds Collide event in the Chicago area, but fans looking forward to watching from home may face unexpected hurdles. Industry reports indicate that the supercard may not feature a traditional live television or digital broadcast, leaving its viewing availability up in the air.
According to reports from Fightful Select, there is a disWWEtinct possibility that the cross-promotional show will not be broadcast live at all. Sources within WWE reportedly stated that, as of Tuesday, internal scheduling designated Worlds Collide strictly as a "live event"—a term typically utilized in professional wrestling to denote untelevised house shows intended primarily for the ticketed audience in attendance.
While those internal expectations remain firm for the moment, media outlets note that the situation remains fluid. Decisions regarding distribution and broadcast plans could still change between now and the night of the event.
Direct Regional Competition with AEW
The scheduling of the event has drawn considerable attention across the professional wrestling landscape due to its direct proximity and timing relative to competing promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.
On that exact same evening, AEW is holding its prominent All Out pay-per-view just a short distance away at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The overlap marks a rare instance of two major wrestling organizations holding significant cards in the same metropolitan market on the identical calendar date.
The decision not to broadcast Worlds Collide live would mean that the two events will not compete directly for real-time viewership or streaming metrics on home networks. Instead, the operational focus appears focused on local ticket sales and market presence within the state of Illinois.
Rumored Cards and Streaming Options
Despite the uncertainty surrounding live broadcast plans, the Allstate Arena has actively advertised a stacked lineup featuring prominent names from the Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and AAA rosters.
Locally advertised matches include a six-man tag team bout featuring CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, and El Grande Americano against Omos, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh, alongside other featured contests. However, only the La Catalina vs. Roxanne Perez championship match has received formal promotion confirmation.
If WWE changes course to provide digital access, reports from PWInsider note the event might be recorded for platforms like YouTube or Club WWE.
What Happens Next
As September 26 approaches, executive confirmation from TKO Group Holdings or AAA is pending. Ticket sales for the Allstate Arena proceed regardless of international streaming plans.
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