Event Idea: Future UFC Venue Concepts Around the World

Published: 13/08/2026

Beyond the White House: Five Iconic Venues the UFC Should Visit Next 🥊🌍

The UFC has always been about putting on unforgettable events, but recently they hosted an incredible event at the White House, showing how powerful an iconic backdrop can be. A world class fight card paired with a globally recognised landmark creates more than just a sporting event it becomes a moment in history.

So, where should the UFC go next?

Here are five spectacular venues that could transform a UFC event into one of the most memorable nights in combat sports.

🇪🇬 1. In Front of the Pyramids of Giza

Imagine the Octagon illuminated beneath the stars with the ancient Pyramids of Giza towering behind it.

Few landmarks carry the same sense of history and scale. The contrast between one of the world's oldest wonders and one of the world's fastest growing sports would create incredible imagery watched by millions around the globe.

An event in Egypt would also bring the UFC to a rapidly growing Middle Eastern and North African fanbase while showcasing one of humanity's greatest architectural achievements.
🇺🇸 2. In Front of Mount Rushmore

The granite faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial would provide one of the most uniquely American backdrops ever seen in combat sports.

An outdoor Octagon positioned beneath the monument would create dramatic television shots, particularly during sunset and under stadium lighting.

It would combine American history with one of America's biggest sporting exports.
🇦🇺 3. Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is instantly recognisable across the world. Picture the Octagon set against Sydney Harbour with the Harbour Bridge in the background, creating one of the most visually stunning fight nights ever produced.

Australia has become one of the UFC's strongest international markets, making Sydney a fitting destination for another landmark event that would attract fans from across the Asia Pacific region. 🇺🇸 4. Statue of Liberty

Hosting an event in front of the Statue of Liberty would celebrate one of the world's most famous skylines.

Imagine the Octagon positioned on Liberty Island with the Statue of Liberty towering behind the fighters and the Manhattan skyline stretching across the horizon. As the sun sets and New York begins to light up, it could create some of the most spectacular visuals ever seen at a UFC event.

Combined with the city's passionate fight fans, it would deliver an electric atmosphere unlike any traditional arena. 🇺🇸 5. On the Edge Observation Deck, New York

Imagine the Octagon sitting on the outdoor observation deck of Edge, suspended more than 300 metres above Manhattan.

With glass floors, panoramic skyline views, and the city stretching for miles in every direction, it would become one of the most iconic sporting broadcasts ever produced.

While it would present significant engineering and logistical challenges, the visual spectacle would be unlike anything fans have ever witnessed.