The UFC will return to Etihad Arena this July.
Dubai: The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism, has announced its much-anticipated return to the region with UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi scheduled for Saturday, 25 July, live from Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
Tickets will go on sale soon, and fans are encouraged to register their interest early for the best chance to secure access via VisitAbuDhabi.ae, where exclusive hotel and ticket packages for travelling fans will also be available.
Full details of the fight card will be revealed in the coming weeks. Known for consistently delivering high-profile matchups and an electric atmosphere, Abu Dhabi is once again preparing to host a must-see night inside the Octagon.
This latest Fight Night continues the long-standing partnership between the UFC and Abu Dhabi, which began in 2010.
In recent years, the emirate has also hosted the globally recognised “Fight Island” events during the COVID-19 period, further cementing its reputation as one of the UFC’s premier global destinations.
More recently, Abu Dhabi has hosted major cards such as UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder in July 2025, which packed Etihad Arena for an action-filled middleweight main event.
In October 2025, Aspinall vs. Gane headlined Abu Dhabi Showdown Week with a heavyweight clash, further reinforcing the city’s status as a key hub for elite UFC competition.
Through its partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the UFC continues to expand its global network of public and private collaborations, staging major live events in cities worldwide while growing its audience and delivering economic and cultural impact.
