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PFL Sets 24-Event 2026 Slate, Unveils First Stops in Dubai, Madrid, Pittsburgh and Chicago

The promotion will drop tournaments for its global cards in favor of curated matchups under new leadership.

Overview

  • PFL will stage 16 global events on ESPN in the United States and eight regional shows across MENA and Africa in 2026.
  • The campaign opens in Dubai in February, followed by March events in Madrid and Pittsburgh, then Chicago in April.
  • Specific dates and official fight cards have not been announced, with matchups to be confirmed later.
  • CEO John Martin said regional MENA and Africa leagues will keep tournament formats to develop talent for the global stage.
  • ESPN remains the U.S. broadcast partner through the end of 2026 as PFL restructures under CEO John Martin and newly appointed COO Lenny Daniels.