WWE SmackDown Lineup Announced for February 20

Elimination Chamber qualifying matches headline next week's show in Sunrise, Florida

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The lineup for the February 20 episode of WWE SmackDown has been revealed, featuring several key qualifying matches for the upcoming Elimination Chamber event. The show will take place at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida and air on the Syfy network.

Why it matters

The Elimination Chamber pay-per-view is one of WWE's most anticipated events of the year, and the qualifying matches on SmackDown will determine the final participants in the men's and women's Elimination Chamber matches. These high-stakes bouts will have major implications for the WWE's championship pictures heading into WrestleMania season.

The details

The men's Elimination Chamber qualifying match will feature Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, and Damian Priest competing in a triple threat bout. On the women's side, Nia Jax will take on Charlotte Flair and Kiana James in another triple threat qualifier. Additionally, Oba Femi will face off against Kit Wilson on the SmackDown card.

  • The February 20 episode of WWE SmackDown will air live on Syfy.
  • The Elimination Chamber pay-per-view is scheduled for February 25.

The players

Carmelo Hayes

A rising star in WWE's NXT brand who is looking to earn a spot in the men's Elimination Chamber match.

Trick Williams

Carmelo Hayes' on-screen associate, also competing in the men's Elimination Chamber qualifier.

Damian Priest

A former United States Champion who will battle Hayes and Williams for a chance to enter the Elimination Chamber.

Nia Jax

A former WWE Raw Women's Champion looking to earn a spot in the women's Elimination Chamber match.

Charlotte Flair

One of the most decorated women's wrestlers in WWE history, competing in the women's Elimination Chamber qualifier.

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What they’re saying

“The Elimination Chamber is always one of the most intense and unpredictable events of the year. These qualifying matches are going to be must-see TV as the Superstars battle for those coveted spots.”

— Corey Graves, WWE Commentator (wrestleview.com)

What’s next

The winners of the Elimination Chamber qualifying matches on SmackDown will advance to compete in the pay-per-view event on February 25.

The takeaway

With high-stakes Elimination Chamber qualifying matches on the card, next week's WWE SmackDown promises to be an exciting lead-up to one of the company's biggest events of the year. Fans will be closely watching to see which Superstars earn the right to compete in the dangerous and unpredictable Elimination Chamber matches.