UFC, WWE Announce Three Upcoming Events At Delta Center
Aug 26, 2025, 10:54 AM
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 28: A general view of a UFC sign during a lightweight title bout at UFC 317 at T-Mobile Arena on June 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY – UFC, one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, and WWE announced a three-event Delta Center schedule that begins with Friday Night Smackdown on Halloween.
The events were announced in conjunction with the Utah Sports Commission and Smith Entertainment Group on Tuesday, August 26.
“We can’t say enough about how great partners and hosts the Utah Sports Commission and Smith Entertainment Group have been for our events,” said Peter Dropick, Executive Vice President, Event Development and Operations for TKO. “In recent years, Salt Lake City and Delta Center have become a top destination to bring exciting, action-packed UFC and WWE events to our fans in Utah, and we’re thrilled to continue that relationship into 2026.”
TKO is bringing the best of sports entertainment to Utah!
Salt Lake City’s Delta Center will host WWE Friday Night SmackDown on October 31, 2025, followed by WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1, 2025. In 2026, the Delta Center will welcome a UFC numbered event, with… pic.twitter.com/ahs1HO6GEn
— TKO (@TKOGrp) August 26, 2025
Delta Center has hosted three UFC events in the past.
UFC 278: USMAN vs. EDWARDS 2 in 2022, UFC 291: POIRIER vs. GAETHJE 2 in 2023, and UFC 307: PEREIRA vs. ROUNTREE JR in 2024.
Details for all three upcoming WWE and UFC events at Delta Center, including ticket on-sale dates, bout cards, and participating WWE Superstars, will be announced at a later date.
Delta Center set to host WWE Friday Night SmackDown
The WWE crew invades Delta Center for a two-night extravaganza that begins with Friday Night SmackDown on Halloween.
Saturday, November 1, features the Saturday Night Main Event.
“Our expanded partnership with TKO and Smith Entertainment Group offers yet another opportunity to position Utah as a premier destination for key global sports and entertainment events,” said Jeff Robbins, president and CEO of the Utah Sports Commission. “Our ability to welcome a major WWE event in 2025 and the UFC again in 2026 is a tribute to our growing sports and entertainment ecosystem in Utah, the State of Sport.”
General public ticket sales will begin on Friday, September 5, at 10:00 a.m. MST via SeatGeek.com.
Presale for combo tickets will begin Wednesday, September 3, at 10 am MST. Fans can register now to receive an exclusive presale offer by visiting: www.wwe.com/wweslc2025.
UFC returns to Delta Center in 2026
UFC makes its triumphant return to the new-look Delta Center with a ‘signature numbered event’ in 2026. The date and time of the event is to be determined.
“We are thrilled that live WWE entertainment and UFC action will return to Utah,” said Chris Barney, president of revenue and commercial strategy at Smith Entertainment Group. “Every TKO event Delta Center has hosted has captivated fans and brought people from across the country into Salt Lake City, creating opportunities to showcase Utah’s world-class sports and entertainment landscape. We value our continued collaboration with TKO and the Utah Sports Commission and look forward to setting new records together when these incredible experiences take over Delta Center.”
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