The heroes of the Windy City are gearing up for their biggest joint mission yet. NBC has officially set the next massive One Chicago crossover event for Wednesday, March 4, 2026. This three-hour television event will once again unite the casts of Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. for a single night of high-stakes action. Fans should prepare for a schedule shuffle and a plot that starts with a terrifying crisis in the sky.
2026 One Chicago Crossover Release Schedule and Time Slot Swap
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 4. The special three-show event will dominate NBC’s prime time for three full hours.
The network is changing the usual Wednesday night line up to make the story flow better. For this night only, Chicago Fire will start the action at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT). Chicago Med will follow at 9 p.m. ET/PT, and Chicago P.D. will close out the night in its regular time slot at 10 p.m. ET/PT. This swap means Med and Fire are trading their usual time slots just for the crossover.
Where to Watch and Stream the Three Episode Crossover Event
For viewers who plan to watch live, the event airs across the NBC television network.
If you miss the live broadcast or want to watch it again, the crossover will be available to stream. All three episodes will be on Peacock starting the next day. To get the full story, remember to watch the episodes in the correct order: Chicago Fire first, then Chicago Med, and finally Chicago P.D..
Plot Details: The Passenger Jet Emergency and Larger Mystery
The logline for the crossover sets up a tense and mysterious scenario. The emergency begins when Firehouse 51 is called to an airfield. A passenger jet has suddenly gone silent while in mid-air.
“Firehouse 51 is called to an airfield when a passenger jet suddenly goes silent mid-air, triggering a high-stakes emergency. Their discovery cracks open a bigger and deadlier mystery — one with consequences that could ripple far beyond the runway and put countless lives in jeopardy.”
This initial crisis quickly expands into something more complex and dangerous. The situation will require the combined skills of Chicago’s firefighters, doctors, and police detectives to solve.
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How This Crossover Connects to Current One Chicago Stories
This event continues a popular tradition for the franchise. The most recent three-show crossover aired in January 2025 and involved a major gas explosion and building collapse. That event was well-received by fans, with some calling it one of the franchise’s strongest crossovers to date.
The 2026 crossover comes as each show is dealing with major personal and professional challenges for its characters. On Chicago Fire, Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) and Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) are navigating life after a difficult foster parenting experience. Over on Chicago Med, relationships are evolving, including the growing connection between Dr. Caitlin Lenox (Sarah Ramos) and Dr. Mitch Ripley (Luke Mitchell). At Chicago P.D., Sgt. Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) is confronting a blackmail scheme within the police department.
The crossover provides a chance to see these characters interact in new ways under extreme pressure. Reza Tabrizi, an executive producer and director on Chicago Fire, explained the collaborative process behind these events.
“Between the three shows, there’s a pool of a lot of good characters and good actors, so anytime we get the chance to work with them again, it’s something that we explore,” Tabrizi said. “The writers’ rooms are close to each other, and there are conversations going on all the time.”
The One Chicago block on Wednesday nights remains a top ratings performer for NBC. This season, the franchise has reached nearly 32 million viewers across all platforms.
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