The UFC has officially announced it will return to Seattle once again in 2026, scheduling a Fight Night event for March 28, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena. The announcement comes less than a year after the promotion made its long awaited return to the city in 2025, signaling that Seattle is once again a firm part of the UFC’s event rotation.
Seattle had been absent from the UFC calendar for more than a decade before the promotion returned earlier this year. That 2025 event marked the UFC’s first Seattle card since 2013 and was met with strong ticket sales, an energetic crowd, and widespread praise from fighters and executives. The success of the night quickly fueled speculation that the city would not have to wait another ten years for a follow up.
The 2025 event, held at Climate Pledge Arena, showcased a competitive card headlined by a high profile bantamweight matchup and featured multiple ranked fighters. Fans filled the arena early and stayed engaged throughout the night, reinforcing Seattle’s reputation as one of the louder and more passionate MMA markets in the country. For many longtime fans, it felt like the UFC never should have left.
With the March 28, 2026 date now confirmed, the UFC appears confident that Seattle can sustain regular events moving forward. Climate Pledge Arena has proven capable of hosting major combat sports events, offering a modern venue in a city with deep ties to mixed martial arts, boxing, and wrestling. The Pacific Northwest is also home to several respected MMA gyms and training camps, making Seattle a natural hub for the sport.
While no fight card has been announced yet for the 2026 event, expectations are already high. Given the quality of the 2025 return card, fans are anticipating another meaningful lineup rather than a low stakes stop. The early spring date also places Seattle among the UFC’s more prominent first quarter destinations, alongside international markets and major U.S. cities.
The announcement confirms what many suspected after this year’s event. Seattle is officially back on the UFC map. For fans who waited years for the promotion’s return, the 2026 date represents not just another fight night, but proof that the city has reestablished itself as a true UFC market with staying power.