UFC Announces Dallas Fight Night To Open 2027

UFC will open its 2027 calendar with a Fight Night card in Dallas, the promotion announced during the UFC 333 broadcast this past weekend.

The event lands at American Airlines Center on Jan. 16, streaming live on Paramount+ in the United States. No matchups have been attached to the card yet, but fans can register for early ticket access through the promotion's official Dallas page.

UFC's History In Dallas

This marks the seventh time UFC has visited Dallas, with all prior cards taking place at the same venue. The promotion last touched down there in July 2022 for UFC 277, where Amanda Nunes reclaimed the women's bantamweight title from Julianna Pena by unanimous decision. Brandon Moreno stopped Kai Kara-France in the co-main event to win the interim flyweight strap.

Other notable Dallas cards include Johny Hendricks' vacant welterweight title win over Robbie Lawler at UFC 171, Rafael dos Anjos' championship victory against Anthony Pettis at UFC 185, and Stipe Miocic's heavyweight title defense over Junior dos Santos at UFC 211.

"When the dust settles ... we land in Texas," UFC wrote on social media, per MMA Mania. Two weeks after the Dallas card, UFC 336 hits Toronto on Jan. 30 with a championship doubleheader featuring Joshua Van versus Manel Kape and Carlos Prates versus Michael Morales.

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• MMA Mania — UFC invades ‘The Big D’ for first event of 2027