UFC 317 headlines International Fight Week 2025 in late June
The UFC has announced details for International Fight Week 2025.
Rather than its usual early July placement, IFW festivities will kick off June 26 in Las Vegas and conclude with UFC 317 on June 28 at T-Mobile Arena.
A UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place June 26. UFC X, a 'two-day immersive fan experience,' is set for June 27 and June 28.
No fights have been announced for UFC 317 at this time.
International Fight Week first launched in 2012. The promotion annually has held a tentpole pay-per-view card surrounded by other activities and events, with the exception of the slated 2020 installment canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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— UFC (@ufc) February 11, 2025
So far, the promotion has announced two UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees. In the contributor wing, longtime 'The Ultimate Fighter' producer Craig Piligian will be inducted during the ceremony.
In the fight wing, the UFC 236 classic interim title fight between Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum will be honored.
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