UFC and WWE consolidate their presence in Las Vegas with strategic agreements for annual events at the T-Mobile Arena.
UFC and WWE: Strategic Alliances in Las Vegas
The UFC has renewed its agreement to hold at least four annual events at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. For its part, WWE has signed an agreement to hold two events a year at the same location. Since 2017, the UFC has been a recurring event in this arena, owned by MGM Resorts and AEG. This collaboration will continue, as announced on Wednesday. In addition, WWE, which shares the same parent company as the UFC, TKO Group Holdings, has confirmed its commitment to two annual events. WWE has organized several major events in Las Vegas in recent years, including WrestleMania. This agreement further formalizes this growing partnership.The UFC has presented 20 sold-out events at the T-Mobile Arena since 2017. WWE hosted WrestleMania in April at Allegiant Stadium, but held several secondary events at the T-Mobile Arena. WrestleMania is scheduled to return to Allegiant Stadium in April 2026, and the T-Mobile Arena will host Smackdown and Raw in support of the event.“T-Mobile Arena has hosted some of the most iconic UFC fights in the last decade,” stated Dana White, UFC CEO. “Five of our top ten highest-grossing events have taken place in that arena, and I look forward to continuing to break records together.”
Dana White, UFC CEO