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Sat 24 Oct 2026 · Etihad Arena, Yas Island · Abu Dhabi Showdown Week

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Two world titles. One night at Etihad Arena. As an official reseller for UFC Abu Dhabi, ES Sport puts you in the seat and the hotel – pick your category and we handle the rest.

See the fight card Choose your seats
First bell00Days to go · Saturday 24 October 2026
Titles02Featherweight and bantamweight, on one card
UFC events24Staged in Abu Dhabi since 2010
Capacity18,000Etihad Arena, Yas Island
About the event

UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi

UFC 333 lands at Etihad Arena, Yas Island on Saturday 24 October 2026, heading Abu Dhabi Showdown Week. It is the capital’s 24th UFC event since 2010 and its 11th numbered card. Numbered events are where the UFC stages its biggest matchups, and this one carries two titles.

24
UFC events in Abu Dhabi
16
Years in the capital
11th
Numbered event in the city
18,000
Etihad Arena capacity
The card

UFC 333 fight card

Open any bout for the tale of the tape, a head-to-head read on the technical numbers, and where each fight is actually decided. Card subject to change.

The venue

Etihad Arena

Voted the third-best UFC venue in the world by USA TODAY readers in 2026. Here is what earns it that.

Etihad Arena lit at night on Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arena // Yas Bay, Yas Island // 18,000 capacity

Built from a weave

HOK drew the exterior from sadu, the traditional Bedouin weaving of the Gulf. The fascia folds and overlaps like fabric on a loom, and after dark it lights from within, so the building reads as a lantern from across the marina.

Anchor of Yas Bay

It was finished in January 2021 as the centrepiece of Yas Bay, the waterfront district on the southern tip of Yas Island. At 18,000 seats it is the largest indoor arena in the Middle East.

It opened with a fight

The first event ever staged here was a UFC card. In January 2021, during the Fight Island run, Holloway versus Kattar put spectators back inside a UFC arena for the first time since the pandemic closed the doors.

Then came McGregor

Eight days later, UFC 257 gave the new building Poirier versus McGregor 2 as its debut pay-per-view. UFC 267 followed that autumn and made Abu Dhabi the first city outside Las Vegas to host four numbered events.

October belongs to Abu Dhabi

Then 280, 294, 308 and 321, each one carrying a title fight. Six numbered cards in five years have fixed a date in October that the sport now plans its calendar around.

Inside the room

A steep single rake puts the Octagon close and low, every seat holds a clear view, and the ceiling carries a full production rig. Yas Bay Waterfront runs the promenade outside, with hotels within walking distance.

Capacity18,000
OpenedJanuary 2021
ArchitectHOK
LocationYas Bay, Yas Island
First ever eventUFC on ABC
Holloway vs Kattar
Numbered UFC cards257 · 267 · 280
294 · 308 · 321
Global rankingNo.3 UFC venue
USA TODAY 2026
SightlinesUnrestricted, every tier
ParkingOn site, free
AccessibilityStep-free, all tiers
A full house inside Etihad Arena
Full house. Eighteen thousand seats wrapped tight around the floor, with the numbered cards here playing to sold-out crowds.
The Octagon set up inside Etihad Arena for a UFC event
Fight configuration. The Octagon sits low and central with the rig overhead. This is the room UFC 333 will be staged in.
Packages

Your UFC experience starts here

ES Sport is an official reseller for UFC Abu Dhabi ticket and hotel packages, working with Ethara and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism. Every package includes your official match ticket, one night’s accommodation on Yas Island, all taxes and VAT, and the services of the ES Sport team in Abu Dhabi. Tell us the category and we will come back with availability and pricing.

Categories 6, 7 and 8

Upper tier

  • Official match ticket, full-card seating
  • One night’s hotel on Yas Island
  • All taxes and VAT included
  • Best value entry into the building
  • Group bookings available
Categories 3, 4 and 5

Lower bowl

  • Official match ticket, closer to the Octagon
  • One night’s hotel on Yas Island
  • All taxes and VAT included
  • Extend your stay for Showdown Week
  • Multi-ticket packages available
VIP

Floor and hospitality

  • Floor seating closest to the Octagon
  • Hospitality with food and drinks included
  • Stay at a premium hotel on Yas Island
  • Dedicated contact for corporate hosting
  • Email info@es-sport.ae for group builds
Where you sit

Your view of the Octagon

The official Etihad Arena layout for UFC 333. Reservations are made by category, not by individual seat or section — tap anywhere in a category to select it, set your guests, and send the enquiry straight to our team. Every package includes your official match ticket and one night’s hotel stay, priced per person on a double-sharing basis.

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ES Sport · Official reseller for UFC Abu Dhabi ticket and hotel packages, in partnership with Ethara and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism · rukma@es-sport.ae · +971 52 856 0049
Seating plan is the official Etihad Arena layout for UFC 333. Reservations are by category; exact blocks are allocated by the venue and confirmed at time of booking.
Partner

Working with Abu Dhabi

We’re thrilled to announce ES Sport as one of the official packages partner for sporting events in Abu Dhabi, including UFC Abu Dhabi events. This partnership strengthens our relationship and enhances the fan experience with expertly curated ticket and hotel packages in collaboration with Ethara. Our goal is to make every Abu Dhabi event unforgettable, and we are confident that ES Sport will help us achieve this.
Noura Kahil Section Head, Events Bureau Abu Dhabi Tourism (DCT)
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