TKO announces ‘takeover’ in Kansas City featuring WWE, UFC, PBR events

  • Ian Carey
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TKO has announced its first-ever “Takeover” series of events.

On Wednesday, the company revealed plans to run three events over five nights at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. The lineup begins with PBR (Professional Bull Riders) on Thursday, April 24, followed by UFC Fight Night on Saturday, April 26, and concludes with WWE Raw on Monday, April 28.

This marks the first time all three promotions will hold consecutive events at the same venue under the TKO banner. The deal was brokered through the Kansas City Sports Commission. The presenting sponsor is VeChain, which has been UFC’s official blockchain partner since 2022.

From TKO’s press release:

“Kansas City has collectively hosted dozens of UFC, WWE, and PBR events over the years, and it has become a top destination for each of these respective promotions,” said Peter Dropick, Executive Vice President, Event Development and Operations for TKO. “This is a unique opportunity to showcase these three premier properties in one city at the same time for the benefit of fans and visitors to the area.  We thank the Kansas City Sports Commission and the management at T-Mobile Center for making this possible.”  

“Kansas City has a great history of hosting world-class events, and we are thrilled to continue that tradition by partnering with three of the biggest brands in the sports and entertainment world,” said Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission and Visit KC. “These events will generate significant economic impact for our hotels and local businesses, as well as shine a spotlight on Kansas City through broadcast programming and social media.”

“Our longstanding relationship with UFC, WWE and PBR has resulted in some of T-Mobile Center’s most memorable events,” said Jay Cooper, General Manager, T-Mobile Center.  “The three together in one action-packed week will be an exciting opportunity for our guests to experience the very best in sports.  We are honored that TKO chose T-Mobile Center as the first location for this world-class event package.”

UFC was last in Kansas City for Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen on April 15, 2023. WWE ran an episode of Raw at the T-Mobile Center on April 29, 2024. The most recent PBR event in the city was the Kansas City Outlaws’ homestand, PBR Outlaw Days, held from September 6 to 8, 2024.