The UFC schedule of events for the second quarter of 2026 is set, highlighted by a one-of-a-kind event and the first title defense for one of the promotion’s biggest stars.
UFC Freedom 250, almost a year since President Donald Trump first made mention of fights at the White House, is finally on the verge of coming to fruition. Khamzat Chimaev, who claimed the middleweight championship last August, will face Sean Strickland in a title fight that could have a “real ugly” buildup.
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Three numbered events and nine Fight Nights make up the slate that runs through June 27, which is comprised of six arena shows, five META Apex events, and the highly anticipated White House card. Of the 12 UFC events in April, May and June, four will take place outside the U.S.
While not every card is completely filled out (and changes are commonplace), five championship bouts are official: Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title (UFC 327 main event); Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira for the flyweight title (UFC 327 co-main event); Chimaev vs. Strickland for the middleweight title (UFC 328 main event); Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje lightweight title unifier (UFC Freedom 250 main event); and Ciryl Gane vs. Alex Pereira for the interim heavyweight title (UFC Freedom 250 co-main event).
Below is the UFC schedule of events with dates and locations. All cards will stream on Paramount+, with UFC Freedom 250 also set to air live on CBS.
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UFC Fight Night 272: Moicano vs. Duncan
Location: META Apex, Las Vegas
UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg
Location: Kaseya Center, Miami
More: Carlos Ulberg sees Jiri Prochazka UFC 327 matchup as ‘chaos vs. order’
UFC Fight Night 273: Burns vs. Malott
Location: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
UFC Fight Night 274: Sterling vs. Zalal
Location: META Apex, Las Vegas
UFC Fight Night 275: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
Location: Prudential Center, Newark, N.J.
More: Chael Sonnen would be surprised if Khamzat Chimaev finishes Sean Strickland
UFC Fight Night 276: Allen vs. Costa
Location: META Apex, Las Vegas
UFC Fight Night 277: Song vs. Figueiredo
Location: Galaxy Arena, Cotai, Macau
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UFC Fight Night 278: Muhammad vs. Bonfim
Location: META Apex, Las Vegas
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje
Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje
Location: The White House, Washington, D.C.
More: Triple Take: Is the UFC Freedom 250 card a complete letdown?
UFC Fight Night 279: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2
Location: META Apex, Las Vegas
UFC Fight Night 280
Location: Baku Crystal Hall, Baku, Azerbaijan
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC schedule 2026: Fight cards, dates, locations for second quarter