Overview
- A Tuesday announcement between UFC, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, and Baku City Circuit sets one UFC Fight Night in Baku each year through 2028.
- The first event is set for Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the National Gymnastics Arena, with the fight card still to come and ticket interest now open at UFC.com/Baku.
- The venue marks a change from last year’s Baku Crystal Hall, which some early listings had tied to June 27 before the official update named the National Gymnastics Arena.
- UFC’s Dana White praised Baku’s hospitality and passionate fans, and Sports Minister Farid Gayibov said the pact advances the city’s goal of becoming a top sports destination.
- Baku City Circuit said demand is strong, noting more inbound visitors expected after the 2025 sellout that drew more than 14,000 fans.