Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will make its debut in Qatar on Sat., Nov. 22, 2025 with a special “Fight Night” event on ESPN+ inside ABHA Arena in Doha. The promotion announced the date and location earlier today on social media.

“We’re going everywhere,” said UFC CEO Dana White. “We’re been in Abu Dhabi for a long time and we’re starting to move around. Qatar is something we’ve been working on for a couple of years now, and we finally got something done.”

UFC will return to the Middle East for UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26.

“The UFC has been a staple in Abu Dhabi for a long time and I think they’ve looked at Abu Dhabi and seen the success that they’ve had there and then Saudi [Arabia] and Azerbaijan. I’ve been wanting to go to Qatar for a long time and I’m looking forward to it.”

No fights have been announced for UFC Qatar but you can expect that to change sooner, rather than later.

“The event forms part of a vibrant season of major activities, supported by ongoing infrastructure development and notable growth in the events and conferences sector,” said CEO of Visit Qatar Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi. “The inclusion of UFC, with its fanbase of over 700 million worldwide, underscores this strategic direction and offers a unique platform to showcase Qatar’s sporting excellence and cultural richness.”

“We look forward to welcoming the UFC community and visitors from all around the world to Doha this November for an exceptional experience that highlights our capabilities and strengthens our international partnerships.”

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