Key takeaways:

  • UFC has cut ticket prices for live Meta Apex shows, with general seats starting at $250.
  • New tiered pricing ranges from $250 to $400 for upper riser sections.
  • VIP packages have dropped too — entry-level VIPs start at $710; drink-service VIPs at $1,600.
  • The first Meta Apex event with new pricing is Feb. 7, headlined by Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira.

UFC announces major price drop for Meta Apex shows

The Ultimate Fighting Championship confirmed a major reduction in ticket prices for live events at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The change, shared with fighters and camps and reported by Ariel Helwani, makes Apex cards far more accessible to everyday fans after years of steep, hospitality-only pricing.

New ticket tiers and VIP packages

UFC’s updated pricing focuses on upper-riser seating with four clear tiers. Prices now start at $250 and top out at $400 for the upper rows closest to the action. VIP options have also been reduced substantially.

  • $250 — Upper Riser (upper rows)
  • $300 — Upper Riser (upper middle rows)
  • $350 — Upper Riser (rows C & D)
  • $400 — Upper Riser (rows A & B)

VIP pricing now begins at $710 for entry-level packages (down from around $1,750 previously). Higher-tier VIP with drink service is priced at $1,600.

Why the change matters

When Apex shows first offered public tickets, many were forced into expensive On Location hospitality packages, with some seats priced well above $1,500. The new approach lowers the barrier to attend and could help fill the smaller venue, improving the live atmosphere that fighters and fans have criticized in the past.

Fan reaction

Reactions online have been mixed. Some fans welcome the lower cost, saying $250 makes attending possible for the first time. Others still balk at paying hundreds to watch fights in a compact, warehouse-style venue. The debate highlights differing expectations about value, proximity to the cage and event ambiance.

“I might finally go to a live event,” one fan wrote. “$250 to watch fights in a warehouse, no thank you,” another replied.

What’s next: first Meta Apex card under new pricing

The inaugural Meta Apex event with the new ticketing structure is set for Feb. 7, 2026, headlined by Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira. Fans interested in attending should watch the UFC’s official ticket channels for on-sale details and availability.

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Whether the lower price points will become a permanent standard for Apex shows remains to be seen, but the move signals a clear shift toward making live UFC events more attainable for a broader audience.

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