Conor McGregor‘s return to UFC may set a new record for live gate revenue, with VIP ticket packages for his fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29, 2024, priced up to $12,000 and standard tickets ranging from $700 to $2,500.
McGregor’s back, folks. And he’s not just back, he’s back with a bang. The Irish MMA superstar, Conor McGregor, is all set to make a smashing comeback. He’s been out of the ring for three years, nursing a nasty broken leg from his last fight in 2021. But now, he’s fit and ready to rumble.
He’s up against Michael Chandler in UFC 303’s main event on June 29. The venue? International Fight Week 2024. It’s gonna be epic.
Tickets? They’re on sale from April 26. But here’s the kicker: UFC’s already released info about VIP ticket packages. And they’re not cheap. They’re being sold through OnLocation, which is owned by Endeavor, UFC’s primary shareholder.
The priciest ticket? It’s a whopping $12,000. What do you get for that? A guaranteed seat in the 100 level section, in-venue hospitality, a reserved seat at the weigh-in, a post weigh-in reception, and a VIP entrance into the T-Mobile Arena.
But if you’re looking for something a little less pricey, there’s a $11,500 ticket. It’s got the same perks, but your seat is on the floor level.
The cheapest package, which sold out already, was $2,750. It included a ticket in the 200 level seats, pre-fight hospitality, a reserved seat at the weigh-ins, and a post weigh-in reception.
But wait, there’s more. There’s an even higher package. It’s got a floor level ticket, all elite experiences, side stage weigh-in access, a signed fight card poster by the main card athletes and UFC CEO Dana White, and custom fight kits. The price? It’s a secret. You gotta inquire with the company. But it’s definitely more than $12,000.
VIP packages have been a big deal for UFC since Endeavor acquired the company in 2016. OnLocation also handles seating for the UFC APEX events. These limited seat events have VIP packages that usually hit several thousand dollars at the highest level.
Standard ticket prices for UFC 303? They’ll likely range between $700 to $2,500. The closer to the octagon, the pricier the seat.
The full live gate won’t be available until fight night. But McGregor’s last appearance at UFC 264 in 2021 raked in $15,759,800 at the T-Mobile Arena. That’s the fourth-highest live gate in UFC history. McGregor’s biggest live gate? That was back in 2016 at UFC 205 in New York. He pulled in a cool $17.7 million.