UFC is returning to Abu Dhabi.
This will be yet another night of pure action and punches.
Details of the fight card are yet to be revealed.
Here’s everything you need to know about UFC 333 taking place in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi and the UFC go way back. With more than 20 UFC events held in the capital since 2010, the Octagon has become a familiar sight in the UAE, attracting some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts to the region. Now, that long-running partnership is set to continue, with UFC 333 Abu Dhabi officially confirmed for this October.
UFC 333 is set to take place on Saturday, October 24 2026, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The event will form part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, which returns to Yas Island. The week is expected to bring together a mix of UFC-related activities, fan experiences and world-class MMA action, building up to the main event at Etihad Arena.
While UFC 333 has been officially announced for Abu Dhabi, the full fight card and headline match-ups have yet to be revealed. That means UFC fans will have to wait a little longer to discover which of the sport’s biggest stars will step into the Octagon at Etihad Arena. Details of the UFC 333 fight card, including potential title fights and featured bouts, are expected to be announced closer to the event.
If you’ve ever wondered about the number attached to a UFC event, UFC 333 refers to the event’s position in the organisation’s numbered pay-per-view series. UFC numbered events traditionally feature some of the promotion’s biggest cards, often including championship bouts and high-profile match-ups. The number itself does not refer to a specific weight class, location or title. Instead, it forms part of the UFC’s long-running event numbering system. For Abu Dhabi, this event represents the latest chapter in the city’s long-standing relationship with one of the world’s biggest mixed martial arts organisations.
With the UFC returning to Etihad Arena and Abu Dhabi Showdown Week set to bring the wider MMA community together, the next major UFC fight night in Abu Dhabi is officially on its way. Whether you’re a die-hard UFC fan or simply looking for an excuse to spend a weekend on Yas Island, UFC 333 Abu Dhabi is one to keep on your calendar.
Where: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Contact: https://visitabudhabi.ae