The highly anticipated Co-op Live arena in Manchester is set to host its inaugural sporting event this summer, with the announcement that the Ultimate Fighting Competition (UFC) will be coming to the venue in July. The event, which will take place on Saturday, 23rd July, marks the UFC’s first European event of 2024 and promises to be an unforgettable night for fans of mixed martial arts.
The Co-op Live arena, which is set to open this Saturday (27th April), is the UK’s largest and most sustainable live entertainment arena. It features a unique bowl design to bring fans closer to the action, as well as 32 restaurants and bars spread across the venue. With the north of England home to many of the world’s leading fighters, the arena is perfectly positioned to host major combat sports events.
The UFC event at Co-op Live will be the first in a series of sporting events planned for the venue, which is expected to become a hub for combat sports in the UK. The event will feature a stacked card of fights, with more details to be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets for the UFC event at Co-op Live will go on sale to UFC Fight Club members on Wednesday, 5th June, at 9am. Those who registered their interest in the event will gain access to a special pre-sale which starts at 10am on Thursday, 6th June. Tickets will then go on general sale from 10am on Friday, 7th June, via Ticketmaster.
Fans are encouraged to register their interest early via the UFC website to secure their tickets. The latest updates on the Manchester event can also be found via the UFC’s social media channels.
