Philadelphia to Host UFC 330 in August

Gov. Shapiro and Dana White announce major MMA event coming to South Philly's Xfinity Mobile Arena

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:40pm

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and UFC President Dana White have announced that UFC 330 will take place on August 15 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia. This will be the first major UFC event held in the city since 2019, and the governor expressed excitement to work with the UFC to bring the event to the region.

Why it matters

The announcement of UFC 330 coming to Philadelphia is a significant boost for the city's sports and entertainment scene. The event is expected to draw thousands of fans and generate substantial economic activity for the region. It also highlights the growing popularity of MMA and the UFC's continued expansion across the United States.

The details

UFC 330 will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Latin America as part of a seven-year deal the promotion signed with the streaming service last year. Tickets for the event are not yet on sale, but fans can register their interest online. The event joins a crowded slate of major sporting events planned for the Philadelphia area in 2026, including the PGA Championship and MLB All-Star Game.

  • UFC 330 will take place on August 15, 2026.
  • The last time Philadelphia hosted a UFC Fight Night event was on March 30, 2019.

The players

Josh Shapiro

The Governor of Pennsylvania, who worked with the UFC to bring the event to Philadelphia.

Dana White

The President and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), who announced the event alongside Governor Shapiro.

Justin Gaethje

A UFC fighter who competed in the last UFC event held in Philadelphia in 2019, winning a Fight of the Night award.

Edson Barboza

A UFC fighter who competed against Justin Gaethje in the last UFC event held in Philadelphia in 2019.

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What they’re saying

“I was proud to work with Dana and his team to get this done. We are so pumped up here in Pennsylvania.”

— Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania

“We love Philly, and when you think about Philly, you think about fighting, some of the greatest fighters ever, and some of the great fights, you know, in the early days of boxing came out of Philly.”

— Dana White, President and CEO, UFC

What’s next

Tickets for UFC 330 in Philadelphia will go on sale in the coming months, with fans able to register their interest online in the meantime.

The takeaway

The announcement of UFC 330 coming to Philadelphia is a major win for the city, showcasing its reputation as a hub for combat sports and its ability to attract high-profile sporting events. The event is expected to provide a significant economic boost and entertainment option for local fans.