AEW Announces Start Date for Continental Classic 2026

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has revealed the start date for this year’s Continental Classic.

This morning, AEW announced via social media that the annual Continental Classic (C2) tournament will get underway on the November 18 episode of Wednesday Night Dynamite.

This will be the first AEW Dynamite post-Full Gear 2026, and it will be hosted by the Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado.

Check out the announcement below:

🚨 DENVER, CO!

AEW is kicking off this year's #ContinentalClassic on Wednesday, November 18 at #AEWDynamite LIVE from the @missionballroom! pic.twitter.com/y0HyQDifV5

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 14, 2026

Continental Classic (C2) is a round-robin tournament where 12 wrestlers compete in singles matches across the Blue and Gold Leagues for a chance to earn a shot at the AEW Continental Championship at Worlds End.

The inaugural edition was held in 2023 and was won by Eddie Kingston. Last year’s C2 was won by current champion Jon Moxley.

AEW also held an inaugural Continental Challenge Cup over the summer, and Moxley ended up winning that as well to remain the Continental Champion. He defeated Nigel McGuinness in the final at All In: London last month.