UFC, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the return of the Octagon to the UAE with UFC 333, set to take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on October 24 .
Etihad Arena has been ranked the world’s third-best UFC venue in the 2026 USA TODAY Sports Readers’ Choice Awards, ahead of hosting UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Rountree Jr. on July 25 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
