Fans are buzzing with curiosity about Chicago PD Season 13, with many wondering why a new episode isn’t airing today. The show typically resumes its weekly dose of drama in January, with new episodes airing regularly, but has put the brakes on its airing schedule this week.
Here’s why there’s no new Chicago PD episode this week.
Why Chicago PD Season 13 didn’t release a new episode today
Chicago PD is currently on hiatus, giving Windy City heroes a breather from their crime-fighting duties.
After an intense start to February 2026, Chicago PD Season 13 is on a break that is longer than usual, but not unexpected, given that the Winter Olympics are on NBC, and it’s a common scheduling adjustment. The season’s last Chicago PD episode aired on February 4, and the next one won’t be until March 4, with a crossover event featuring Chicago Fire and Chicago Med.
However, this year’s break has a specific reason tied to the Olympics coverage. NBC is dedicating its primetime slot to the 2026 Winter Olympics, pushing Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med to the sidelines tonight. Instead, viewers can catch the Olympics live from Milan, which will take over the 8-11 PM ET block.
To make the wait worthwhile, Chicago PD is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable comeback. The show will mark its return with a crossover event that’ll shake the Windy City to its core – Firehouse 51, Intelligence, and Gaffney Clinic will join forces to confront a crisis that’ll test the mettle of Chicago’s bravest.
The story begins with Firehouse 51 responding to a mid-air emergency on a passenger jet, uncovering a larger mystery that puts countless lives at risk. The One Chicago crossover is shaping up to be significant, with Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos reprising their roles as Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton.
Till then, Chicago PD enthusiasts can binge-watch all episodes, including the current season and past seasons, exclusively on Peacock.
