AEW’s annual event, Worlds End, will take place on Saturday, December 27, 2025, starting at 8 p.m. ET from the NOW Arena in Chicago, Illinois. This marks the first time the event is held in Chicago. Fans can watch the event via HBO Max pay-per-view. Preceding the main card, the AEW Zero Hour will feature several matches starting at 7 p.m. ET.
AEW Worlds End 2025 Match Card
The slate for Worlds End 2025 includes a diverse range of matches, totaling nine bouts. This lineup features the semifinals and finals of the Continental Classic, alongside four championship matches.
Championship Matches
- AEW World Championship 4-Way Match: Samoa Joe (c) vs. Adam Page vs. Swerve Strickland vs. MJF
- AEW Women’s World Championship Match: Kris Statlander (c) vs. Jamie Hayter
MJF shocked fans with his return on Dynamite by inserting himself into a three-way title match, transforming it into a four-way contest. This match features past AEW World Champions, including Samoa Joe, who ended MJF’s previous title reign at the inaugural Worlds End.
This match sees Hayter challenging Statlander for the title she previously held until May 2023. Their rivalry intensified recently, especially after some confrontational moments during tag team matches.
Continental Classic Semifinal Matches
- Gold League Runner-Up: Kazuchika Okada vs. Blue League Winner: Konosuke Takeshita
- Blue League Runner-Up: Jon Moxley vs. Gold League Winner: Kyle Fletcher
This highly anticipated bout showcases team dynamics within the Don Callis Family, as both Okada and Takeshita have unresolved tensions, making this semifinal critical.
This match pits Moxley, a seasoned competitor with past finals experience, against the ambitious Fletcher, who looks to secure a final spot after a previous semifinal disappointment.
Tag Team Matches
- AEW World Tag Team Championship Chicago Street Fight: FTR (c) vs. Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson and Austin Gunn)
- AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship Match: The Babes of Wrath (c) vs. Mercedes Moné & Athena
After retaining their titles in a chaotic previous match, FTR faces Robinson and Gunn in a no-holds-barred street fight.
The Babes of Wrath look to defend their titles against the formidable duo of Moné and Athena, who aim to reclaim the titles they previously lost.
Additional Matches
- Darby Allin vs. Gabe Kidd
- Mixed Nuts Mayhem Match: Death Riders vs. Roderick Strong and “Timeless” Toni Storm
This feud has escalated in recent weeks, with both men eager for a showdown following violent encounters.
A chaotic match setup featuring these wrestlers is sure to deliver non-stop action.
How to Watch AEW Worlds End
Fans can catch all the action of AEW Worlds End 2025 on HBO Max in the United States. It’s also available through other streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime, YouTube, and several pay-per-view services.
