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TKO, Utah Partners Announce WWE Doubleheader in Salt Lake City and UFC Numbered Event in 2026

The move leverages TKO’s combined UFC–WWE portfolio to keep Salt Lake City a marquee stop.

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Overview

  • WWE will stage Friday Night SmackDown on October 31 and Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1 at the Delta Center, with coverage streaming exclusively on Peacock.
  • Combo tickets go on presale September 3 and public on sale September 5 via SeatGeek, with VIP experiences offered through On Location.
  • UFC confirmed a return to the Delta Center in 2026 with a signature numbered card, with the exact date still to be determined.
  • TKO’s announcement comes after three sold-out UFC events at the arena that rank as its top grossing shows and generated a cited $74.1 million regional economic impact.
  • Separate reporting indicates UFC distribution is shifting away from traditional pay-per-view to Paramount+ with select cards on CBS by 2026, a plan not detailed in the announcement.