MMA promotion unveils 24-event slate for 2026, bringing blockbuster fights to new international markets and returning to key US cities.
NEW YORK – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is taking its show on the road in a big way for 2026. The organization announced a packed calendar of 24 events, headlined by major international expansions into Spain and a strategic return to a major US sports market.
The 2026 lineup promises non-stop action with 16 global events and an additional eight regional showcases in Africa and the MENA region, all available to US audiences on ESPN.
The global tour launches in February 2026 with the PFL’s third spectacular in Dubai, a city that has previously featured stars like Usman Nurmagomedov. Fight announcements for the “Road to Dubai” card are imminent.
March will be a landmark month with two major debuts:
- PFL Madrid: The promotion’s first-ever event in Spain, set to captivate fans in the capital.
- PFL Pittsburgh: Marking the return of major MMA to the steel city after a nearly 10-year absence, this will also be the PFL’s first stateside event of the year.
The early season push concludes in April with a fan-favorite stop: Chicago. This will be the PFL’s fourth visit to the city, building on the success of its 2025 event which featured top talents like Fabian Edwards and Sergio Pettis.
This ambitious schedule underscores the PFL’s strategy to solidify its status as a true global player in MMA, delivering world-class, hard-hitting action to fans across the world.
