Mixed martial arts continues to captivate audiences worldwide, blending techniques from various combat disciplines into an exciting and dynamic spectacle.

An upcoming highlight on the mixed martial arts calendar is the PFL Championship in Riyadh.

This thrilling event promises an exhilarating showcase of talent and competition, featuring a diverse lineup of matches across multiple weight classes.

As the best fighters from around the globe compete for prestige and recognition, the championship also aims to enhance the sport’s appeal with innovative regulations and exciting matchups.

This initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, aiming to position the Kingdom as a global center for sports and entertainment.

PFL Championship

This major mixed martial arts event will feature competitive fights across multiple weight classes, including:

• Heavyweight
• Light Heavyweight
• Welterweight
• Lightweight
• Featherweight
• Women’s Flyweight

This championship aims to crown winners in these categories and will include special showcase matches with prominent international fighters.

PFL Championship location

The fighters will touch gloves at the King Saud University in Riyadh.

PFL Championship dates

The PFL Championship will take place on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 7pm.

PFL Championship tickets

Tickets for the PFL Championship are available starting from SAR 50 and can be purchased through webook.com.

PFL Championship activities

The championship will feature six bouts across various weight classes. Each match will have five rounds of five minutes each.

This event also marks the return of Saudi mixed martial arts champion Hattan Al-Saif to the cage, along with five exhibition matches featuring top-tier international fighters.

Notably, the 2024 PFL MENA Championship will implement a new rule that allows elbow strikes for the first time in PFL history.

Fights in the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia has emerged as an exciting destination for combat sports, hosting a series of high-profile UFC and MMA events that have captivated fans around the world, such as the ‘Battle of the Giants’ that took place in October, the UFC Power Slap competition taking place in January 2025, and the UFC Fight Night happening in February 2025.

From SAR 50. Fri Nov 29, 7pm. King Saud University Riyadh, webook.com.