Top events landing at T-Mobile Center

Article posted by Coliseum, March 13^th, 2025

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The thrill a minute sports of UFC, WWE and professional bull riding will take over the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City for a series of major events this April.

TKO Group said UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, WWE, a global leader in sports entertainment, and PBR (Professional Bull Riders), the world’s premier bull riding organization, will all be in the spotlight from April 24-28.

Beginning with PBR on Thursday, April 24, continuing with UFC FIGHT NIGHT on Saturday, April 26, and culminating with WWE’s flagship weekly program Raw on Monday, April 28, fans will have the opportunity to experience the non-stop action from each of these thrilling sports.

T-Mobile Center (formerly Sprint Center) is a multi-purpose arena in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, United States.

Through an agreement facilitated by the Kansas City Sports Commission, T-Mobile Center in Downtown Kansas City will become the first venue to host a TKO Takeover Presented by VeChain, showcasing consecutive PBR, UFC, and WWE events over a single weekend in the same city.

Peter Dropick, Executive Vice President, Event Development and Operations for TKO said, “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.

“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.”

Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission and Visit KC said, “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.

“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.”

Jay Cooper, General Manager, T-Mobile Center, added, “Our longstanding relationship with UFC, WWE and PBR has resulted in some of T-Mobile Center’s most memorable events.

“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.”

VIP Experience packages will offer premium seating, VIP access to events, all-inclusive hospitality, meet-and- greets with athletes, and more.

UFC and WWE are part of TKO, a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO is in the process of acquiring PBR and On Location.

Collectively, UFC, WWE, and PBR have brought more than 60 events to Kansas City over the past 20 years, with each organization having its own storied history in the city.

For PBR, the Kansas City Outlaws, 2024 regular season champions in the PBR Teams league, which was formed in 2022, compete in an annual homestand at T-Mobile Center.

Among the more notable UFC athletes who have competed in Kansas City include a group highlighted by former featherweight champion Max Holloway, former flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, and former women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas.

WWE’s rich history of events in Kansas City includes hosting Money in The Bank in 2010, as well as two Raw and SmackDown events annually.

Several of the biggest names in WWE have competed in Kansas City, including WWE Legend John Cena and the current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.

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