Perth is set to become a mecca for wrestling and martial arts events with the West Australian Government announcing a new deal to bring more UFC and WWE action to the state.
The city was already locked in to host UFC fight night later this year at RAC Arena as part of previous deal. But now, four extra UFC and WWE events will be held in Perth through to 2026.
This will include a massive WWE weekend takeover later this year across three nights at RAC Arena, featuring SmackDown, a Premium Live Event, and Raw. It follows last year’s hugely succesful WWE Elimination Chamber event at Optus Stadium which attracted more than 52,000 fans.
“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,” Western Australia Premier Roger Cook said.
“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.”
Peter Dropick, Executive Vice President and Operations for TKO Holdings (owners of WWE and UFC) said: “Perth is a world-class city, home to many passionate UFC and WWE fans, and we’re thrilled to expand this partnership with the WA Government. Perth’s tourism hospitality is second to none, and UFC and WWE will proudly showcase the city and its wonderful people to the world through our global broadcasts reaching more than one billion homes across 170 countries.”
Details for all five upcoming UFC and WWE events at RAC Arena, including ticket on-sale dates, bout cards, and participating WWE Superstars, will be announced in the months ahead.
Fans interested in a WWE presale opportunity can register now at wwe.com/WWEAustralia2025. Likewise, UFC fans can visit ufc.com/perth to register for exclusive UFC presale opportunities.
