The UFC will return to Doha on Saturday, November 21, 2026, for another Fight Night event, giving Qatar a second consecutive year of major mixed martial arts action.
The event is being organised by UFC and Visit Qatar and will take place at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, also known as ABHA Arena. UFC has confirmed that tickets will go on sale on Friday, October 9, while fans can register their interest in advance through UFC’s official Qatar event page.
The promotion has not yet announced the fighters or individual matchups for the November card. UFC’s current event listing identifies the programme simply as UFC Fight Night, with the main event and fight card still listed as to be determined.
Second UFC event in Qatar
The Doha return follows the UFC’s first event in Qatar in November 2025.
That inaugural Fight Night was headlined by Arman Tsarukyan against Dan Hooker, with Tsarukyan winning by second-round submission. The card also featured a welterweight contest between Ian Machado Garry and Belal Muhammad, which Garry won by unanimous decision.
The first event marked the UFC’s arrival in Qatar and formed part of the country’s expanding calendar of international sporting events. Visit Qatar has now listed the November 2026 event as part of its sports programme, again identifying the ABHA Arena as the venue.
For the second edition, UFC and Visit Qatar are again working together to bring the promotion to Doha. UFC said the partnership is intended to connect major live sporting events with broader tourism, hospitality and entertainment opportunities in the country.
When do UFC Doha tickets go on sale?
Tickets for UFC Fight Night Doha 2026 are scheduled to go on sale on October 9.
UFC is already allowing fans to register their interest ahead of the general ticket release. The promotion says early registration gives fans a chance to receive event information and prepare for ticket availability.
Visit Qatar’s event page also confirms the November 21 date and the ABHA Arena venue. It provides travel information for visitors attending the event, including guidance on getting to Qatar, visas and transportation within Doha.
What is known about the 2026 fight card?
At this stage, the UFC has not announced the headliner or individual bouts for the Doha card.
That means names of fighters being discussed online should not be treated as confirmed participants unless they are subsequently announced by UFC or another authoritative source.
The UFC’s official event page currently lists the November 21 card as TBD vs TBD, confirming that the competitive lineup remains pending.
More details are expected as the event approaches.
Doha follows Abu Dhabi on the Gulf UFC calendar
The Qatar announcement comes as the UFC prepares for another major event in the region.
UFC 333 is scheduled for October 24, 2026, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The event is headlined by a featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev, while Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili are scheduled to meet in a bantamweight title bout.
For UAE-based UFC fans, that creates two major UFC dates in the Gulf within a month: Abu Dhabi on October 24 followed by Doha on November 21.
The Doha event also extends the UFC’s continuing presence in the Middle East, with Qatar joining the UAE and Saudi Arabia as regional hosts for UFC events.
For now, the key details for fans are confirmed: UFC Fight Night Doha will take place on November 21 at ABHA Arena, and tickets are scheduled to go on sale October 9. The fighters and bout lineup will be announced separately.
When is UFC Fight Night Doha 2026?
UFC Fight Night Doha 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Where will UFC Fight Night Doha take place?
The event will be held at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena (ABHA Arena) in Doha, Qatar.
When do UFC Doha 2026 tickets go on sale?
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Has the UFC Doha 2026 fight card been announced?
No. UFC has confirmed the event, but the fighters and matchups have not yet been announced.
Was UFC previously held in Qatar?
Yes. UFC held its first Qatar event in November 2025, headlined by Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker.
Is UFC also coming to Abu Dhabi in 2026?
Yes. UFC 333 is scheduled for October 24, 2026, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
How can fans register interest in UFC Doha?
Fans can register their interest through UFC’s official Qatar event information before tickets go on sale.
