UFC Returns to Philadelphia for UFC 330

The UFC's summer schedule concludes with a historic event in the birthplace of America.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:57pm

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The UFC is returning to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the first time since 2011 with UFC 330 scheduled for August 15, 2026. The event will coincide with Philadelphia's celebration of America's 250th anniversary, making it an ideal time for the promotion to bring a numbered event back to the city. UFC President Dana White and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced the event, which will take place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Why it matters

Philadelphia has a rich history with the UFC, hosting major events like UFC 101 in 2009. The city is known as a great fight town, and the timing of UFC 330 aligns with Philadelphia's high-profile celebration of America's 250th birthday, presenting an opportunity for the UFC to return to one of its historic locations.

The details

UFC 330 will mark the fourth UFC event held in Philadelphia, the first since UFC 133 in 2011. No fights have been announced yet for the card, but the event will conclude the UFC's busy summer schedule, which includes UFC Freedom 250 in Washington D.C. and UFC 329 during International Fight Week in Las Vegas.

  • UFC 330 is scheduled for August 15, 2026.
  • Philadelphia is hosting events as part of its celebration of America's 250th anniversary in 2026.

The players

Dana White

The president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Josh Shapiro

The governor of Pennsylvania, who announced the UFC 330 event alongside Dana White.

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What they’re saying

“Philadelphia is hosting some of the biggest sporting events this year as part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary. It's been fifteen years since the UFC brought a numbered event to the city, so now is the perfect time to go back. Philadelphia has always been a great fight town, and I can't wait to return.”

— Dana White, UFC President

“Pennsylvania is thrilled to host UFC 330 in Philadelphia, the first time a championship bout is coming back to the Commonwealth in fifteen years. This is a huge year for Pennsylvania – all eyes are on the Commonwealth as we celebrate America 250 and host some of the biggest sporting events in the world in the place where it all started. From UFC and March Madness to the FIFA World Cup and the NFL Draft, we're excited to host world-class sporting events that will bring with them incredible opportunities for our businesses, our communities, and our fans. The Commonwealth is all in and we look forward to welcoming UFC back to Pennsylvania.”

— Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania

What’s next

No fights have been officially announced or teased for UFC 330 yet, but the event is expected to feature a stacked card as the culmination of the UFC's busy summer schedule.

The takeaway

The UFC's return to Philadelphia for UFC 330 represents a significant moment, as the city has a rich history with the promotion and the event will coincide with the city's high-profile celebration of America's 250th anniversary. This presents an opportunity for the UFC to reconnect with one of its historic fight towns and deliver an exciting event for fans.