- Perth scores another UFC Fight Night on Saturday night, 2 May 2026
- Event to feature Western Australia's Jack Della Maddalena and international star Carlos "The Nightmare" Prates
- For the first time in Australian history, UFC Fight Night will be held on a Saturday night
- Supported by the Cook Government, as part of priority to diversify the State's economy
Homegrown legend Jack Della Maddalena will headline UFC Fight Night in 2026 when it is welcomed back to Perth this year.
The proud West Australian and No.1 ranked UFC welterweight will take on No.5 ranked UFC welterweight Carlos "The Nightmare" Prates at RAC Arena on Saturday, 2 May 2026 in a highly anticipated matchup between two of the UFC's powerhouse top prospects.
Supported by the Cook Government, UFC Fight Night Perth 2026 is expected to attract thousands of UFC fans to Western Australia for the event due to Maddalena's local appeal and global profile.
The upcoming Perth Fight Night will be promoted to a massive global audience at today's UFC Fight Night Mexico City, which will be streamed internationally, showcasing Western Australia on the global stage.
With more than 700 million fans worldwide, UFC continues to deliver unparalleled international exposure for host cities like Perth, broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 210 countries and territories.
Travel packages for the 2026 event are on sale now through Sportsnet Holidays. Fans can also register their interest to receive further bout and ticketing information at ufc.com/Perth .
Hosting UFC Fight Night Perth 2026 further strengthens Western Australia's momentum as the fastest growing events destination in the South East Asia region, following the record-breaking UFC Fight Perth 2025 and building on the success of UFC 284 in February 2023 and UFC 305 in August 2024 events which attracted thousands of visitors to the State.
Perth is also contracted to host a future UFC pay-per-view event, which will now take place in 2027, following the decision to secure this additional UFC Fight Night with Jack Della Maddelena on home soil in 2026.6
As stated by Tourism Minister Reece Whitby:
"Securing homegrown UFC legend Jack Della Maddalena for this headline bout is another major win for Western Australia, reinforcing our reputation as a world-class host of global sporting events.
"Events like UFC Fight Night deliver strong results for Western Australia filling our hotels, supporting local jobs and injecting millions of dollars into our economy through visitor spend, which strengthens our tourism industry and contributes to a more diverse WA economy.
"The 2026 headline fight between Jack and No. 5 welterweight Carlos Prates is a must-see event, and having an Australian star lead the card will help draw fans from far and wide to see this showdown live in Perth."
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Western Australians continue to embrace the UFC, which we know is incredibly popular around the world and really puts Perth on the map.
"Perth is the home of the UFC in Australia each time the UFC comes to town, we see thousands of visitors travel to our State, injecting millions into our economy and supporting local jobs.
"Broadcast to a massive global audience, this event once again puts Perth on the world stage and reinforces our reputation as a world-class destination for major events.
"Last year Jack made history by becoming Western Australia's first UFC Champion when he won the Welterweight title in Canada.
"He's a great local champion and I can't wait for to see him compete on home soil."
