Both the UFC and WWE will return to Perth later this year as part of a blockbuster new four-event deal that will run until the end of 2026.
In an announcement held in Perth on Saturday morning, it was revealed TKO and the Western Australia government had partnered to bring both organisations to RAC Arena, the city staking its claim to being the nation’s combat sports hub.
As part of the contract, a UFC pay-per-view event will be staged at a yet-to-be-determined date in 2026. This will be in addition to the UFC Fight Night that will take place later this year, an event that was negotiated under a previous agreement with the Western Australia government.
There will be three more opportunities to catch the WWE with a SmackDown, a Premium Live Event, and Raw all to feature over the next 20 months.
“The return of UFC and WWE in 2025 is a major coup for Western Australia, following the roaring success of UFC 284 and WWE Elimination Chamber that collectively injected nearly $50 million into our economy last year,” said Western Australia premier Roger Cook. “Both UFC and WWE have proven to be huge drawcards with a dedicated fan base, and we expect to see thousands of out-of-state visitors travel to Perth to attend these blockbusters.”
Further details for all five upcoming UFC and WWE events, including ticket on-sale dates, bout cards, and participating WWE Superstars, will be announced in the months ahead.