UFC 328 Will Take Place at the Prudential Center — And It’s Bigger Than Expected

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UFC 328 Will Take Place at the Prudential Center — And It’s Bigger Than Expected

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Sarthak Khanna | Last updated Apr 30, 2026 2:39 AM ET

The Prudential Center in the United States is one of the most famous arenas for UFC. The venue will host another pay-per-view event, UFC 328, headlining a middleweight title fight, on May 9, 2026. It is situated in downtown Newark. It opened in 2007 and is home to the NHL’s New Jersey Devils, with concerts, college basketball, and international sporting events regularly taking place.

Seating approximately 17,000 spectators during sporting events, the location offers a balance of grandeur and ambiance, well-suited to high-stakes fight nights. For UFC 328, this will be the promotion’s 12th visit to Newark and 4th consecutive year hosting a fight night there.

The Prudential Center has also hosted record-breaking events, including setting a UFC 302 gate record in 2024. Transportation, state-of-the-art facilities, and a legacy of hosting high-profile bouts set it apart as more than a layover venue. It stands out not just as another venue but as a dependable East Coast hub for premier MMA events.

UFC 328 Fight Card Shaping up to Deliver Title Clashes and Contenders

Headlining UFC 328 is a much-anticipated middleweight title fight between champion Khamzat Chimaev and the former champion, Sean Strickland. That bout becomes a title defense for Chimaev while also showcasing a rivalry.

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In the co-main event, flyweight champion Joshua Van faces off against rising challenger Tatsuro Taira. Elsewhere on the card, heavyweight Luke Sokani will take on Waldo Cortes-Acosta. A welterweight fight between Brady and Buckley has also been added to the card, further strengthening the lineup.

UFC 328 will feature multiple title fights and high-stakes bouts across divisions, making it one of the promotion’s biggest cards of the year—and placing the Prudential Center right at the center of the action once again.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Prudential Center

1) Where is Prudential Center located?

Answer: It is located in Newark, New Jersey, a short distance from New York City.

2) What is the seating capacity at Prudential Center?

Answer: Depending on the setup, it can accommodate approximately 17,000 people for sporting events.

3) What team plays at the Prudential Center?”

Answer. It is the home arena of the NHL team, the New Jersey Devils.

4) When did the Prudential Center open?

Answer. The arena was officially opened in 2007.

5) What kinds of events are held at the Prudential Center?

Answer. UFC 328 will bring multiple title fights and high-stakes matchups across divisions, making it one of the promotion’s biggest cards of the year—and putting the Prudential Center back at the center of it all.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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