It's UFC Fight Week: don't miss these free experiences
Running all week long, the UFC Fan Experience at Yas Mall is your first stop. It's free, open to the public, and packed with fun, immersive activations for all ages. Expect plenty of Instagrammable moments and interactive elements that bring the spirit of the Octagon to life.
Location: Yas Mall
Date: everyday until July 27 UFC Fight Night: Open Workout
Get up close with some of the biggest names on the fight card as they take to the stage at Yas Mall for an open workout session. You'll see them in action, hear them speak (conducted in both English and Arabic), and feel the energy ahead of fight night.
Location: Yas Mall Town Centre
Date: Wednesday, July 23
Times: Doors open at 5pm
Confirmed athletes include: Robert Whittaker (No.5 UFC Middleweight)
Reinier de Ridder (No.12 UFC Middleweight)
Petr Yan (No.3 UFC Bantamweight)
Shara Magomedov (UFC Middleweight)
Schedule: 6pm: Reinier de Ridder
6:15pm: Petr Yan
6:30pm: Shara Magomedov
6:45pm: Robert Whittaker UFC Fight Night: Ceremonial Weigh-Ins
Feel the intensity build as the fighters step on the scale ahead of fight night. The ceremonial weigh-ins are always a high-energy spectacle, with athlete face-offs and Q&A moments that fans won't want to miss.
Location: Etihad Arena, Yas Island
Date: Friday, July 25
Times: Doors open at 4:30pm
Schedule: 5pm: Athlete Q&A
6pm: Ceremonial weigh-ins All above events are free and open to the public
No tickets? No problem. These events are open to everyone, just show up and soak in the fight night atmosphere
Looking to grab tickets to the actual UFC Fight Night event this Saturday, July 26, tickets are selling out fast via etihadarena.ae and ticketmaster.ae
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