UFC Dallas on January 16, 2027 opens the UFC calendar

UFC Dallas will open the 2027 calendar. The UFC announced during the UFC 333 broadcast a Fight Night on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, live on Paramount+. No fight has been announced yet. 2 weeks later, UFC 336 follows in Toronto with 2 title fights.

Key takeaways

UFC Dallas: what is confirmed

Date and venue

The event takes place on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at the American Airlines Center, according to ufc.com and SB Nation. The prelims start at 6 PM local time and the main card at 8 PM.

Broadcast

The UFC’s official account announced the card “LIVE on @paramountplus”, in line with the broadcast deal now covering UFC events in the United States.

Tickets

For now, the UFC only offers fans the chance to register their interest. No on-sale date has been given.

A return to Texas

The 7th visit to Dallas

According to SB Nation, this will be the UFC’s 7th trip to Dallas. The last one was UFC 277, on July 30, 2022, at the same American Airlines Center.

An unnumbered card

UFC Dallas is a Fight Night, not a numbered event. The headliner is the 1st name to watch in the coming weeks.

Why it matters

Opening the year in a large American arena gives the UFC a big stage 2 weeks before a Toronto card built around 2 title fights.

When the dust settles... we land in Texas.
UFC, on its official X account

The start of the 2027 calendar

January 16: Dallas

A Fight Night with a card still to be built, at the American Airlines Center.

January 30: Toronto

UFC 336 at the Scotiabank Arena, with Joshua Van defending the flyweight title against Manel Kape, and Carlos Prates vs Michael Morales for the interim welterweight title.

Follow the bookings

Every UFC Dallas booking and the profiles of the fighters involved will be in the FightHub app.

UFC Dallas on January 16, 2027 the UFC opens its new year at the American Airlines Center