TNA announced that Lockdown is returning as one of this two newest pay-per-views, and will take place on Sunday, August 23 live from the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, Illinois.

TNA Wrestling debuted Lockdown in 2005, making it the first pro wrestling pay-per-view in which every match was contested inside a steel cage.

The company held the show every year until 2016, with the last one coming from Wembley Arena in London, England where Matt hardy defeated EC3 in a Six Sides of Steel match to retain the TNA World title.

The 2026 Lockdown ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday, April 22, at 10AM ET and the general public sale follows on Friday, April 24, at 10AM ET.