WWE, UFC announce live event deal with OCVIBE, Honda Center in Anaheim

  • Ian Carey
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TKO has committed to bringing more live events to the city of Anaheim. 

The company announced today it signed a deal with OCVIBE to bring at least three UFC and three WWE events to Anaheim’s Honda Center through 2028. 

OCVIBE is a planned 95-acre entertainment district surrounding the Honda Center that will feature a new concert hall, nightlife, dining, hotels, apartments, and more. The city has committed $4 billion to its development. 

The announcement comes as Saturday’s UFC 298 and Monday’s WWE Raw are both scheduled for the venue. 10,699 tickets have been distributed to Raw, according to WrestleTix. UFC 298 had over 13,000 tickets out as of last month, with the get-in price being $255. 

“Hosting UFC and WWE at the iconic Honda Center allows us to bring some of the most electric live experiences to the residents of Orange County,” said Bill Foltz, CEO of OCVIBE. “The infectious excitement of these events will only become more powerful as we reimagine the downtown experience for Orange County at OCVIBE, creating a magnetic destination for entertainment, sports, and culture.” 

“For nearly 20 years, Honda Center has been one of UFC’s most favorite venues to visit,” said Peter Dropick, Executive Vice President, UFC Event Development and Operations. “The Samueli Family and Honda Center team have been amazing hosts and have helped us put on some of the most memorable UFC events ever. Now the creation of OCVIBE will take the fan experience to the next level with all the innovative ways they will be able to activate around UFC and WWE events in one destination.”