AEW President Tony Kern has officially revealed that the "End of the World" event will take place at the current arena in Chicago on December 27, 2025, providing wrestling fans with another major pay-per-view event during the holiday season.
This announcement nearly finalizes the 2025 AEW Pay-per-View calendar, with only Full Gear in November still lacking a confirmed location. The confirmed schedule now includes:
- August 24th – Forbidden Doors in London, England
- September 20th – All Out in Toronto, Canada
- October 18th – WrestleDream in St. Louis, Missouri
- December 27th – End of the World in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago remains a key market for AEW, and the Now Arena offers a cozy setting for this year-end event, positioning it as a prime holiday attraction for wrestling enthusiasts.
With this update, AEW strengthens its 2025 pay-per-view lineup by balancing international and domestic venues, maintaining strong momentum for the upcoming year.
Fan Take: This announcement is exciting for AEW fans as it highlights the company’s commitment to delivering diverse and memorable events worldwide. The December show in Chicago could become a holiday tradition, boosting AEW’s presence in a major wrestling market and energizing the sport going into the new year.
