- Tickets now on sale for Perth's 2026 UFC Fight Night: DELLA MADDALENA vs PRATES
- Event to be held on Saturday 2 May and headlined by Western Australia's Jack Della Maddalena and Brazilian star Carlos "The Nightmare" Prates
- WA homegrown talent Quillan Salkilld and Steve Erceg also join fight card
- Supported by the Cook Government as part of priority to diversify the State's economy
UFC fans can now secure their seats for Perth's 2026 UFC FIGHT NIGHT: DELLA MADDALENA vs PRATES this May, with Western Australians Quillan Salkilld and Steve Erceg added to the line-up.
The expanded fight card adds to the highly anticipated matchup between two of the UFC's powerhouse top competitors in Western Australia's own No.1 welterweight Jack Della Maddalena and Brazilian No.5-ranked UFC welterweight Carlos "The Nightmare" Prates.
Tickets for the event go on sale to the general public today at 11am AWST via Ticketek.
The co-main event at RAC Arena will see Perth rising star and 2025 UFC Rookie of the Year Quillan Salkilld take on UFC veteran and No.12-ranked UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush, rounding out a fight card stacked with elite international contenders and local Australian talent.
Supported by the Cook Government, the UFC Fight Night is expected to attract thousands of fans to WA, driven by Maddalena's strong local following and global profile.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: DELLA MADDALENA vs PRATESwill also be the sport's first-ever Saturday night UFC event in Australia, adding to WA's status as a world-class host of major events and boosting Perth's night-time economy through increased patronage at pubs, clubs, and restaurants before and after the event.
With more than 700 million fans worldwide, UFC delivers unparalleled international exposure for host cities like Perth, broadcasting to more than 950 million households across more than 210 countries and territories.
Hosting a UFC Fight Night further strengthens WA's momentum as the fastest-growing events destination in the South East Asia region and supports the Cook Government's economic diversification strategy by growing WA's tourism sector, providing a boost to local jobs and local businesses.
UFC must meet permit conditions under the Combat Sport Act 2004 administered by the Combat Sports Commission.
Fans can see the fight card and secure their tickets at ufc.com/Perth
Comments attributed to Tourism Minister Reece Whitby:
"With tickets now on sale and several world-class fighters added to the card, excitement is building for the return of the UFC to Perth in 2026, headlined by Western Australia's own Jack Della Maddalena.
"UFC Fight Night is set to deliver strong results for WA through our economic diversification strategy - driving visitation, filling our hotels, supporting local jobs and local businesses, and generating millions in visitor spend that will help strengthen our tourism industry.
"It's also going to boost our night-time economy as UFC's first-ever Saturday night event in Australia, delivering on a key election commitment from the Cook Government to grow a more vibrant and sustainable night-time economy for Perth."
Comments attributed to Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"WA fans should get in early to secure their tickets and be part of a huge night of UFC action, headlined by our own Jack Della Maddalena.
"We know the UFC always attracts thousands of interstate visitors, bringing real energy to our city and supporting local jobs.
"We're proud to be bringing UFC back to WA again, continuing our focus on securing major events that put Perth on the world stage.
"TheUFC Fight Nightwill be broadcast to millions of fans,strengthening our reputation as a world-class destination and showcasing Western Australia to viewers around the world."
