UFC 286 will be hosted in London, England. The event is headlined by the trilogy between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship. The event is set to take place in the infamous O2 arena, the same venue that hosted UFC Fight Night in March 2022. The prices in that event were $108.43 or £88.
However, the fans have noticed a sharp rise in the prices of this event which is at $277.86 or £225.50 for the same seat. Thus, fans have voiced their concern about the rise in ticket prices in the UFC event. Moreover, Edwards also was unhappy seeing such a significant rise in ticket prices.
Leon Edwards criticizes the UFC ticket prices
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Leon Edwards disclosed in an interview with Ariel Helwani on ‘The MMA Hour’ that he didn’t understand the pricing of the UFC tickets. He said, “For me, I don’t understand why they’re so high… I think ringside before it went on sale, was like four thousand pounds or dollars. That’s a lot of money, you know?” Edwards also stated that the prices could have been justified if the fighter’s pay was also increased.
Furthermore, the UFC welterweight champion added, “People have been messaging me saying, ‘Why is it so expensive?’ I’m like, ‘Mate, I’m not making the prices.’
‘Rocky’ also stated that it is not good for the fans who cannot afford the high prices of the tickets. Furthermore, he said that the event will be good regardless of the pricing.
Fans show their concern about UFC ticket prices
Peter Carroll posted on his Twitter account about the ‘scandalous’ prices of UFC London tickets. He also detailed about reselling of the tickets at higher rates which has caused loss to the mainstream MMA fans.
Getting so many messages about UFC London tickets today. Prices were scandalous from the get go, but what’s worse is people buying the tickets up just to sell them at a higher rate again. The worst thing about MMA going mainstream is that MMA fans are priced out of UFC events.
— Peter Carroll (@PetesyCarroll) January 26, 2023
Furthermore, one fan stated on Twitter that this is a sports problem and not just confined to MMA.
This is a sports problem not exclusive to mma.
— Lbcarlin (@lbcarlin) January 26, 2023
Another fan said that the prices were 3 times high than the past events.
I got mine in the fight club presale Wednesday morning, I didn't have a lot of choices but the ticket I got was in the same section I was for the last two events and was 3 times the price!
— Steve Foulkes (@wanderingwolf48) January 26, 2023
Similarly, tweets were flowing in regarding the prices.
They’ve just about completely priced us out of watching PPV’s the honest way. I have to pick and choose which ones I will actually purchase
— kevin miller #HBTFD (@panic21) January 27, 2023
Moreover, another tweet stated the expense of the tickets.
Agree but its not just scalpers, the face value of tickets have gotten so expensive. I used to be able to get really good seats for under $200. Now you cant get in the building for under $200
— Bryan (@_illmatic22) January 26, 2023
Another fan came up with a suggestion for others but also stated that rates might still be expensive.
What’s worse is you can actually go and buy tickets but they’re the Platinum ones. Ie: Essentially legit but at tout rates!
— Ian O'Farrell (@Iano1980) January 26, 2023
Furthermore, another fan detailed the pricing of the tickets and what it will do to them.
Yeah it’s unreal, managed to snap some low tier tickets today but the price of them would’ve got me floor seats back last March
— Aaron 🤌🏻 (@EFCAaron2) January 26, 2023
One fan stated the reality of sports and entertainment events.
It’s like every other premium live entertainment event. Sad but true
— Michael Schneider (@mschneid53) January 28, 2023
Moreover, one fan didn’t even bother to check the prices of the events today.
After seeing the prices for last time I didn't even bother checking today
— Luke Rockold (@GassedRockhold) January 26, 2023
The UFC authorities are constantly ridiculed on social media regarding ticket and PPV prices. Moreover, it remains to be seen what they do regarding the prices in the future.
What do you think about the rise in ticket prices for UFC London? Let us know in the comments.
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