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2026 in UFC

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Ultimate Fighting Championship
Company typePrivate
IndustryMixed martial arts promotion
Founded1993; 33 years ago (1993)
Headquarters
Las Vegas
,
United States
Key people
Dana White (CEO)
ProductsMixed martial arts events, pay-per-view broadcasts, streaming events
OwnerEndeavor Group Holdings
Websitewww.ufc.com

The year 2026 represents the 34th anniversary of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a premier mixed martial arts organization headquartered in the United States.

Johnson v. Zuffa

By late July 2025, the Johnson v. Zuffa antitrust case, which was originally initiated in 2021, continues to advance with a status conference planned for August 2025.

Cirkunovs v. Zuffa and Davis v. Zuffa

In May 2025, UFC faced two new antitrust lawsuits. One, brought forth by former competitor Misha Cirkunov, disputes the validity of arbitration clauses and class action waivers within UFC contracts. The other lawsuit, filed by ex-fighter Phil Davis, accuses UFC of engaging in anti-competitive conduct that has suppressed fair compensation for fighters outside the UFC roster.

Paramount and CBS collaboration

On August 11, 2025, UFC revealed a seven-year media rights agreement with Paramount Skydance Corporation valued at $7.7 billion. Beginning in 2026, all UFC events—including 13 premier numbered cards and 30 Fight Nights annually—will be exclusively available on Paramount+. Additionally, select major numbered events will be broadcast on CBS. This deal allows UFC to transition away from pay-per-view by providing access to events on Paramount+ without additional charges. Dana White, UFC’s CEO, confirmed that four significant events each year will air on CBS, including the scheduled June 14, 2026 event at the White House.

White House occasion

To commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary, UFC will stage a landmark mixed martial arts event on the grounds of the White House in June 2026—marking the first-ever professional sporting event hosted at the presidential residence. President Donald Trump announced this on July 3, 2025, with UFC CEO Dana White confirming final arrangements on August 29, 2025. The event is set for June 14, 2026, aligning with Trump's 80th birthday.

Departures and retirements

The following fighters have either been released from their UFC contracts, announced retirement, or signed with other organizations:



Newcomers to UFC

These fighters made their first appearance in the UFC during 2026:



Suspended competitors

This table lists fighters suspended due to (1) violations detected by United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) or World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) involving banned substances or non-analytical breaches; (2) disciplinary actions imposed by local athletic commissions for event misconduct; or (3) suspensions enacted by UFC for various reasons.

ISO Name Nickname Weight Class Suspension Start Length Substance / Details Authority Eligible Return Ref. Remarks
United States Walt Harris The Big Ticket Heavyweight
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 4 years Drostanolone, exogenous testosterone, Anastrozole CSAD
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 Separated from UFC March 2025.
Template:Country data IRETemplate:Namespace detect showall Conor McGregor Notorious Lightweight
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 18 months Three anti-doping whereabouts failures in 2024. CSAD
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Template:Country data BRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Marcos Rogério de Lima Pezão Heavyweight
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 1 year Anastrozole CSAD
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 Second offense; parted ways March 2025.
Template:Country data UKRTemplate:Namespace detect showall Danylo Voievodkin Heavyweight
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 2 years Meldonium CSAD
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 Left UFC March 2025.
United States Alvin Hines "Goozie" "Heavyweight" "
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" 		"1 year" "Anabolic steroid Drostanolone" "CSAD" "
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" 		"" "Departed August 2025."


The Ultimate Fighter

The upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter is planned for release in 2026:

Season Weight Class Champion Finalist Reference

Upcoming Events

Event Date Location City Nation Reference
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
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 Qudos Bank Arena Sydney Australia [1]
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
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 T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas, Nevada United States [2]
UFC White House
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 White House Washington, D.C. United States [3]


Previous Events

# Event Date Location City Nation Attendance Reference Fight of the Night Awards Performance of the Night Awards Total Bonus Reference

See also

External links

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