Visit Qatar announces return of UFC Fight Night to Doha

Visit Qatar has announced the return of UFC Fight Night to Doha, taking place at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena on Saturday, November 21, 2026, following the success of the inaugural event in Qatar last year.

The return of UFC to Doha forms part of Visit Qatar’s continued efforts to strengthen the country’s year-round calendar of major international sporting events and attract audiences from Qatar and abroad to experience world-class live sport.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday, October 9. Fans can also register their interest early via UFC.com/Qatar for the best chance of securing tickets.

Engineer Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar, said: “Hosting UFC Fight Night in Doha is an important addition to Qatar’s growing calendar of world-class sporting events, offering residents and visitors more exceptional experiences throughout the year.

“Building on the success of last year’s event, we look forward to welcoming UFC fans back to Doha and further strengthening Qatar’s position as a leading destination for major international sporting events.”

Dana White, UFC President and CEO, commented: “When I visited Doha last year, I was blown away by the people, the hospitality, the food, and everything the city has to offer.

“Our first event there was a huge success - the fans were amazing, the arena was sold out, and the fights delivered. I’m looking forward to putting on another great night for the fans in Qatar.”

UFC Fight Night returns to Doha following the successful staging of UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Hooker in November 2025, which brought leading international athletes and UFC fans to the capital and marked UFC’s first event in Qatar.

Fans were treated to emphatic performances on the night, with Arman Tsarukyan submitting Dan Hooker in the main event to cement his standing as a top lightweight contender, while Ian Machado Garry defeated Belal Muhammad to continue his climb up the rankings.

Hosting major international sporting events supports Visit Qatar’s wider efforts to turn high-profile sporting moments into integrated destination experiences, encouraging visitors to explore Qatar’s hospitality, culture and entertainment offering. Events such as UFC Fight Night also help strengthen Qatar’s appeal as a global sporting destination and reach new audiences across key regional and international markets.