NEW YORK (November 18, 2025) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced 24 total events through 2026 with 16 global events across the year which will be available on ESPN in the U.S. In addition, there will be eight regional events evenly split across Africa and MENA.
The first four events in 2026 are:
PFL: Road to Dubai: February, UAE
PFL Madrid:March, Spain
PFL Pittsburgh: March, U.S.
PFL Chicago:April, U.S.
PFL will be returning to Dubai for its third event this February 2026, a city which has already played host to two epic spectacles headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes. Bouts on the PFL: Road to Dubaicard will be announced in the coming days, and promises to deliver once again in the UAE.
The long awaited debut in Spain is officially scheduled for March, as PFL Madrid is set to take over the capital. The momentum of MMA in the country is on a steep trajectory, and fans will now get their wish as a global mixed martial arts promotion will bring the action to Spain for the first time.
Pittsburgh will play host as the second PFL debut city of 2026, as PFL Pittsburgh is planned for March. Famed for its sporting heritage, Pittsburgh will welcome its first major MMA show for nearly 10 years, and will be PFL’s first show in the U.S. for 2026.
Then, PFL will visit Chicago for the fourth time in April. Most recently hosting stars such as Fabian Edwards, Sergio Pettis and Dalton Rosta in June 2025, PFL Chicago is promising to come back bigger and better than before.
2026 will see the best athletes on the PFL roster fight the best, with showcase bouts set to display elite mixed martial arts.
Stay tuned to PFLMMA.com for updates and announcements regarding fights and events.
ABOUT PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is a global powerhouse in MMA, and is the fastest-growing sports league worldwide. PFL hosts premium MMA events across the U.S., Europe, MENA, and Africa, with planned expansion in Asia, Australia, and Latin America. PFL fighter roster is world-class with 30% top-25 world-ranked in their weight class by independent third-parties. PFL is broadcast and streamed live to 170 countries with 26 leading media partners. PFL is backed by major blue-chip investors including SURJ, Ares, 885 Capital, Knighthead, Luxor Capital, Waverley Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, and numerous NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS team owners. MMA is the growth and global sport business of this decade, with 700 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demographic, and true global revenue streams.
